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The Art of War by Sun Tzu

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Despite the cruel madness of war, you will find wisdom within The Art of War by Sun Tzu. This ancient text from 6th century B.C.E. China step-by-step explores the many factors and issues to which any ruler and general must attend when waging war. But Sun Tzu was not all about blood, guts, and glory. The bulk of his advice is meant to avoid war because it is expensive and risky for the state. And for these reasons, one must try to go into battle only when victory is possible and avoid battles when the circumstances are bad.

The teachings of Sun Tzu can be applied by any reader to numerous problems because the lasting value of this ancient work comes from its attitude toward solving problems. War is a problem that will lead to either success or failure. By reading The Art of War, your approach to solving many problems will be expanded because you will see the value of a disciplined analysis of many variables instead of being led purely by emotions or focusing on the obvious. One of the most important lessons in The Art of War is to factor yourself into your calculations. What are you capable of? What do you want?

Reading an ancient text is also a fascinating joy because you can feel the great scope of human history reaching across the ages. And the style of writing, even in translation, teaches purity of thought and to use words sparingly and to the highest effect. Paper was not mass produced thousands of years ago and writers knew how to be economically eloquent.

Any student of history whether a war buff or not could be easily fascinated by the teachings of Sun Tzu. His short treatise provides a quick read that will likely stick in your mind – and improve your problem solving skills – for a lifetime. If a book remains in print for well over two thousand years, then it certainly has something valuable to offer. Download The Art of War today in your choice of DRM-free ebook formats.

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About Sun Tzu, author of The Art of War

Few writers from ancient times enjoy the same level of recognition as Sun Tzu, the famous philosopher and general from ancient China . Quotes from his timeless treatise the “Art of War” appear in popular culture and the whole book is frequently studied by business and military students around the world.

The precise dates of the birth and death of Sun Tzu are not known, but history has verified his existence around the year 500 B.C.E. in China . Born of Sun Ping, a senior military officer in the state of Qi, Sun Tzu grew up with an education focusing on military affairs. At the time, it was common for Chinese generals to write about their philosophies of war, but it has been the work of Sun Tzu that has survived the ages. What made his “Art of War” so compelling that it is quite literally still in print 2,500 years after it was first inked onto strips of bamboo?

Part of the resilience of Sun Tzu’s ideas comes from his success as a general. Ancient China was a complex chessboard of highly civilized yet warring states, and Sun Tzu enjoyed a respectable career within this challenging environment. Sun Tzu was in the employ of He Lu, the ruler of the state of Wu, who made him a general of the kingdom. In this role, Sun Tzu participated in numerous campaigns. His successes included the destruction of the Yue state, the territorial expansion of Wu, and the occupation of the city of Ying .

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