"Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." "The way to avoid what is strong is to strike what is weak."   "There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." — Newsweek. Investing in The Art of War extends beyond mere quotes of maxims for military tactics; it's a comprehensive guide for enhancing strategic thinking in business, law, and sports. This timeless treatise, spanning over 2,000 years , offers insight into leadership, planning, tactics, and deception, proving invaluable across various domains of modern competition and personal achievement.  Hardcover and compact, this edition is divided into 13 chapters, providing a short history of Chinese warfare and extensive research into the different aspects of each maxim. A handsome volume, affordably priced for personal use and gifting.   Comprehensive Edition: More than just maxims, this volume, divided into 13 chapters, provides a clear and concise overview of the different types of conflict, the factors that contribute to victory, and the strategies that can be used to achieve it. - History of Chinese Warfare: Sun Tzu's The Art of War  is regarded as the oldest treatise on warfare. This edition is an unabridged republication of the 1944 edition, originally published by The Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It provides a short history of Chinese warfare written by Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Phillips, U.S. Army, for the 1944 edition.  - Great Value and Affordably Priced: Printed in the USA at an affordable price, this hardcover edition represents an investment in a timeless piece of wisdom that transcends its ancient origins. - Cherished Collectible: This compact edition provides a comfortable reading experience in a durable format, ensuring it can be passed down as a cherished collectible. It is a prized addition to any library, withstanding the test of time in both physical and intellectual value. - Giftable: This book is a wonderful reference guide and makes a charming gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, graduation, or any other time of the year. - English Translation: The English translation of the text of  The Art of War  was made by Lionel Giles and was first published in 1910 by Luzac & Co., London. Summaries of some of the translator’s annotations are included in brackets in this edition.  History enthusiasts, business thought leaders, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry will appreciate this elegant edition of the classic The Art of War . This edition combines the aesthetic beauty of traditional bookmaking with Sun Tzu's profound strategic insights and philosophy, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to gain an edge in life's various battles.   "There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." —  Newsweek Chinese general Sun Tzu (c.544–496 B.C.) was a military strategist as well as a philosopher and author. He is reputed to have had a successful military career, during which he tested the principles that he later expounded upon in The Art of War. His strategic approaches possess broad applications that extend to public administration, planning, and diplomacy, ensuring their enduring relevance. The Art of War By Sun Tzu Dover Publications, Inc. Copyright © 2019 Sun Tzu All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-0-486-83294-4 Contents Introduction, 1, Chinese Warfare, 7, One Laying Plans, 29, Two Waging War, 33, Three Attack by Stratagem, 37, Four Tactical Dispositions, 41, Five Use of Energy, 45, Six Weak Points and Strong, 49, Seven Maneuvering an Army, 55, Eight Variation of Tactics, 61, Nine The Army on the March, 63, Ten Classification of Terrain, 69, Eleven The Nine Situations, 73, Twelve Attack by Fire, 83, Thirteen Use of Spies, 87, CHAPTER 1 Laying Plans SUN TZU SAID: The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected. The art of war is governed by five constant factors, to be taken into account in one's deliberations, when seeking to determine the conditions obtaining in the field. These are: the Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, the Commander and Method and Discipline. The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger. Heaven signifies night and day, cold and heat, times and seasons. Earth comprises distances, great and small; danger and security; open ground and narrow passes; the chances of life and death. The Commander stands for the virtues of wisdom, sincerity, benevolence, courage and strictness. By Method and Discipline are to be understood the marshaling of the army in its proper subdivisions, the gradations of rank among the officers, the maintenance of roads by which supplies may reach the army, and the control of military