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Uniform Title: Sunzi bing fa. English

Title: The Art of War

Original Publication: 1910

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: See Project Gutenberg's eBook #17405 for this same text without the translator's annotations, and an HTML version.

Note: Wikipedia page on this work: http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War

Summary: "The Art of War" by Sunzi is an ancient military treatise composed during the late 6th century B.C. The text focuses on strategic principles of warfare, examining the myriad factors that influence success on the battlefield, including the significance of planning, tactics, and the importance of adaptability in the face of changing circumstances. It is a foundational work in the study of military strategy and has been influential not only in military circles but also in business and leadership contexts. At the start of "The Art of War," the introduction provides a brief history of the text and highlights its critical significance throughout time. Sunzi is presented as a legendary military strategist whose principles were initially tested when he demonstrated his command by training an army of women, revealing the importance of discipline and clear communication in combat. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for the treatise, emphasizing that successful military operations hinge on understanding both the moral and practical aspects of warfare. Key concepts introduced include the significance of strategic planning, the interplay of strengths and weaknesses, and the necessity of adapting one’s strategies to the circumstances at hand, marking the beginning of a comprehensive examination of how to achieve victory through careful consideration and cunning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Language Note: Translated from the Chinese by Lionel Giles, M.A. (1910)

Author: Sunzi, active 6th century B.C.

Translator: Giles, Lionel, 1875-1958

EBook No.: 132

Published: May 1, 1994

Downloads: 8482

Language: English

Subject: Military art and science -- Early works to 1800

Subject: War -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Military science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: Sunzi bing fa. English

Title: The Art of War

Original Publication: 1910

Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: See Project Gutenberg's eBook #17405 for this same text without the translator's annotations, and an HTML version.

Note: Wikipedia page on this work: http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War

Summary: "The Art of War" by Sunzi is an ancient military treatise composed during the late 6th century B.C. The text focuses on strategic principles of warfare, examining the myriad factors that influence success on the battlefield, including the significance of planning, tactics, and the importance of adaptability in the face of changing circumstances. It is a foundational work in the study of military strategy and has been influential not only in military circles but also in business and leadership contexts. At the start of "The Art of War," the introduction provides a brief history of the text and highlights its critical significance throughout time. Sunzi is presented as a legendary military strategist whose principles were initially tested when he demonstrated his command by training an army of women, revealing the importance of discipline and clear communication in combat. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for the treatise, emphasizing that successful military operations hinge on understanding both the moral and practical aspects of warfare. Key concepts introduced include the significance of strategic planning, the interplay of strengths and weaknesses, and the necessity of adapting one’s strategies to the circumstances at hand, marking the beginning of a comprehensive examination of how to achieve victory through careful consideration and cunning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Language Note: Translated from the Chinese by Lionel Giles, M.A. (1910)

Author: Sunzi, active 6th century B.C.

Translator: Giles, Lionel, 1875-1958

EBook No.: 132

Published: May 1, 1994

Downloads: 8482

Language: English

Subject: Military art and science -- Early works to 1800

Subject: War -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Military science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.