36 Stratagems: A Marvel of Ancient and Modern Wisdom

Author: Zhao Shuangcheng
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: "The 36 Stratagems" is a military classic compiled from ancient Chinese war practices, following "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. It is a masterpiece that gathers the ingenious strategies and tactics of ancient Chinese military strategists, hence earning the title "The Art of Deception." "The 36 Stratagems" is not just an ancient Chinese relic but a comprehensive book of strategies that embodies immense human wisdom. It not only plays a pivotal role in transforming defeat into victory in military affairs but also holds immeasurable significance in politics, economics, management, and other fields. This book adopts a modern perspective on strategy and thinking methods, first providing a concise overview of the "core content" of each stratagem in simple language, followed by the original classical Chinese text. For the convenience of readers, a translation is provided after each classical Chinese explanation. This book focuses on narrating the application of the 36 Stratagems in warfare, with each stratagem illustrated through three famous historical battles from ancient and modern China and beyond. These typical examples use vivid stories to demonstrate the essence and application of the 36 Stratagems, enabling readers to deepen their understanding of them within a broader social and historical context and at a higher level of thinking.