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The Art of War: Translated and Introduced by Peter Harris
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The Art of War: Translated and Introduced by Peter Harris

Sun Tzu
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The ancient Chinese military classic that is widely admired today by both military and business strategists–in a new translation, with new notes and commentary.

For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has provided leaders with essential tactical and management advice. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone in the West for achieving success, whether on the battlefield or in business. This Everyman’s Library edition features a brilliant new translation by Peter Harris. Alongside the pithy and powerful ancient text, Harris includes:

–Extracts from the canon of traditional Chinese commentators who have explained Sun Tzu’s wisdom over the centuries

–Notes

–A bibliography

–A chronology of Chinese dynasties

–A map

–An illuminating introduction on the warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu and the role of The Art of War in history and today

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Country
United States
Date
13 March 2018
Pages
312
ISBN
9781101908006

The ancient Chinese military classic that is widely admired today by both military and business strategists–in a new translation, with new notes and commentary.

For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has provided leaders with essential tactical and management advice. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone in the West for achieving success, whether on the battlefield or in business. This Everyman’s Library edition features a brilliant new translation by Peter Harris. Alongside the pithy and powerful ancient text, Harris includes:

–Extracts from the canon of traditional Chinese commentators who have explained Sun Tzu’s wisdom over the centuries

–Notes

–A bibliography

–A chronology of Chinese dynasties

–A map

–An illuminating introduction on the warrior-philosopher Sun Tzu and the role of The Art of War in history and today

Read More
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Country
United States
Date
13 March 2018
Pages
312
ISBN
9781101908006

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