The Art of War: Gilded Pocket Edition

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The Art of War: Gilded Pocket Edition - Hardcover

The Art of War: Gilded Pocket Edition - Hardcover

by Sun Tzu
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Book Overview

by Sun Tzu (Author), Lionel Giles (Translator)

Sun Tzu's The Art of War is the earliest-known treatise on war and military science, studying how to shape tactics with ever-evolving situations. This elegant hardback edition makes a perfect gift for those interested in ancient Chinese wisdom.

Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. - Sun Tzu

The Art of War is the earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science. Written by military general Sun Tzu in Ancient China, it provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations.

Despite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetrating theories are used today as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy.

This elegant, compact gift-edition features gold-gilded page edges, ivory paper, golden foil stamping on the cover and beautiful illustrations within, making it the perfect gift for all readers interested in ancient Chinese wisdom.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound, pocket-sized gift editions of iconic literary works from across history, featuring gilded page-edges, deluxe ivory paper and custom endpapers.

Author Biography

Sun Tzu was an accomplished general and strategist in China who lived during the Spring and Autumn period (771 - 485BC). His treatise The Art of War is the most famous military text ever written and remains influential to this day.

Lionel Giles (1875-1958) served as assistant curator at the British Museum, specialising in Chinese literature and history. He is most notable for his translation of ancient Chinese texts, including The Art of War and The Analects of Confucius.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.8 x 4.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 20, 2020
ISBN9781838576370
Author Sun Tzu
PublisherSirius Entertainment
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages208
Weight1.0 lb
Print SizeStandard Print

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