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Condition: Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. ... Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

Release Year: 1971

ISBN: 9780195014761

Book Title: Art of War

Item Length: 5.3in

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Publication Year: 1971

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Item Height: 0.4in

Author: Samuel B. Griffith, Sun Sun Tzu

Genre: History

Topic: Military / Strategy, Military / General

Item Width: 8.3in

Item Weight: 8.1 Oz

Number of Pages: 224 Pages

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Written in China over two thousand years ago, Sun Tzu's The Art of War provides the first known attempt to formulate a rational basis for the planning and conduct of military operations. These wise, aphoristic essays contain principles acted upon by such twentieth-century Chinese generals as Mao Tse Tung. Samuel Griffith offers a much-needed translation of this classic which makes it even more relevant to the modern world. Including an explanatory introduction and selected commentaries on the work, this edition makes Sun Tzu's timeless classic extremely accessible to modern readers.

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Oxford University Press, Incorporated

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0195014766

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9780195014761

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Book Title

Art of War

Author

Samuel B. Griffith, Sun Sun Tzu

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Trade Paperback

Language

English

Topic

Military / Strategy, Military / General

Publication Year

1971

Genre

History

Number of Pages

224 Pages

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Item Length

5.3in

Item Height

0.4in

Item Width

8.3in

Item Weight

8.1 Oz

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"Westerners have dozens of books to choose from if they want to learnabout Japanese philosophy and military tactics....But when the Japanese,especially those in business, want information on the subject, many turn to anancient Chinese, not Japanese, military manual, The Art of War....Shows managershow to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports, "The Art of War is among the greatest classics of military literature ever written. Sun Tzu warfare is as applicable today as when the book was written some 2,500 years ago....Pick up The Art of War and read it."--General A.M. Gray, Marine Corps Gazette, "As a reflection of the Chinese mind, this little work is as relevant as any Confucian classic."--The Times (London), "Samuel Griffith's original and scholarly translation of The Art of Warshows how good scholarship can make an easily readable translation that is muchmore useful to modern readers."--The Philadelphia Inquirer, "The Art of Waris among the greatest classics of military literature ever written. Sun Tzu warfare is as applicable today as when the book was written some 2,500 years ago....Pick upThe Art of Warand read it."--General A.M. Gray,Marine Corps Gazette "As a reflection of the Chinese mind, this little work is as relevant as any Confucian classic."--The Times(London) "Westerners have dozens of books to choose from if they want to learn about Japanese philosophy and military tactics....But when the Japanese, especially those in business, want information on the subject, many turn to an ancient Chinese, not Japanese, military manual,The Art of War....Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports "Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports "A brief tract on strategy that has been admired in China for centuries. Some of Mao Tse Tung's most eloquent thoughts are merely rehashes of Sun Tzu and his interpreters."--The Los Angeles Herald Examiner "Samuel Griffith's original and scholarly translation ofThe Art of Warshows how good scholarship can make an easily readable translation that is much more useful to modern readers."--The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Westerners have dozens of books to choose from if they want to learn about Japanese philosophy and military tactics....But when the Japanese, especially those in business, want information on the subject, many turn to an ancient Chinese, not Japanese, military manual, The Art of War....Showsmanagers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports, "Samuel Griffith's original and scholarly translation of The Art of War shows how good scholarship can make an easily readable translation that is much more useful to modern readers."--The Philadelphia Inquirer, "As a reflection of the Chinese mind, this little work is as relevant asany Confucian classic."--The Times (London), "I find this book to be an excellent complement to a traditional text. It illustrates key strategic concepts from an alternative perspective. Specifically, it effectively addresses: planning in a dynamic environment, importance of leadership and harmonious relations with subordinates,efficient use of resources, importance of internal and external assessments and decision making - ethics, reception, timliness, decision quality, etc."--Jeff Trailer, University of Houston, "A brief tract on strategy that has been admired in China for centuries. Some of Mao Tse Tung's most eloquent thoughts are merely rehashes of Sun Tzu and his interpreters."--The Los Angeles Herald Examiner, "The Art of War is among the greatest classics of military literature ever written. Sun Tzu warfare is as applicable today as when the book was written some 2,500 years ago....Pick up The Art of War and read it."--General A.M. Gray, Marine Corps Gazette"As a reflection of the Chinese mind, this little work is as relevant as any Confucian classic."--The Times (London)"Westerners have dozens of books to choose from if they want to learn about Japanese philosophy and military tactics....But when the Japanese, especially those in business, want information on the subject, many turn to an ancient Chinese, not Japanese, military manual, The Art of War....Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports"Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports"A brief tract on strategy that has been admired in China for centuries. Some of Mao Tse Tung's most eloquent thoughts are merely rehashes of Sun Tzu and his interpreters."--The Los Angeles Herald Examiner"Samuel Griffith's original and scholarly translation of The Art of War shows how good scholarship can make an easily readable translation that is much more useful to modern readers."--The Philadelphia Inquirer"I find this book to be an excellent complement to a traditional text. It illustrates key strategic concepts from an alternative perspective. Specifically, it effectively addresses: planning in a dynamic environment, importance of leadership and harmonious relations with subordinates, efficient use of resources, importance of internal and external assessments and decision making - ethics, reception, timliness, decision quality, etc."--Jeff Trailer,University of Houston, "The Art of War is among the greatest classics of military literature ever written. Sun Tzu warfare is as applicable today as when the book was written some 2,500 years ago....Pick up The Art of War and read it."--General A.M. Gray, Marine Corps Gazette"As a reflection of the Chinese mind, this little work is as relevant as any Confucian classic."--The Times (London)"A brief tract on strategy that has been admired in China for centuries. Some of Mao Tse Tung's most eloquent thoughts are merely rehashes of Sun Tzu and his interpreters."--The Los Angeles Herald Examiner"Samuel Griffith's original and scholarly translation of The Art of War shows how good scholarship can make an easily readable translation that is much more useful to modern readers."--The Philadelphia Inquirer, "The Art of War is among the greatest classics of military literature ever written. Sun Tzu warfare is as applicable today as when the book was written some 2,500 years ago....Pick up The Art of War and read it."--General A.M. Gray, Marine Corps Gazette "As a reflection of the Chinese mind, this little work is as relevant as any Confucian classic."--The Times (London) "Westerners have dozens of books to choose from if they want to learn about Japanese philosophy and military tactics....But when the Japanese, especially those in business, want information on the subject, many turn to an ancient Chinese, not Japanese, military manual, The Art of War....Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports "Shows managers how to be fearless in resolving conflicts."--Boardroom Reports "A brief tract on strategy that has been admired in China for centuries. Some of Mao Tse Tung's most eloquent thoughts are merely rehashes of Sun Tzu and his interpreters."--The Los Angeles Herald Examiner "Samuel Griffith's original and scholarly translation of The Art of War shows how good scholarship can make an easily readable translation that is much more useful to modern readers."--The Philadelphia Inquirer

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by larneyfamilyfarm
Apr 09, 2015
Read it, learn it, practice it... your life might depend on it soon.
It's not just for business management anymore. Many people have suggested that the concepts presented in Sun Tzu's classic writings are useful to business and that is true. Unfortunately we are facing a time when the potential for something more ominous is looking over the horizon and it's a good idea to understand the concepts of conflict and how to best defend your family, property and liberty. I would strongly suggest you add this book to your inventory right next to canned beans, water purification tablets and 2 way radios. Some things are obvious but anyone can learn something from this book.It's not just for business management anymore. Many people have suggested that the concepts presented in Sun Tzu's classic writings are useful to business and that is true. Unfortunately we are facing a time when the potential for something more ominous is looking over the horizon and it's a good idea to understand the concepts of conflict and how to best defend your family, property and liberty. I would strongly suggest you add this book to your inventory right next to canned beans, water purification tablets and 2 way radios. Some things are obvious but anyone can learn something from this book.
by hyok2006
Nov 08, 2011
I wouldn't recommend this book, there are better books out there.
Over-rated. Too many times, the author of the book doesn't make any concrete advice under a given situation. Btw. Gen. Griffth's comment at the end included too many false conjectures. His claim that KMT should have not gone to Manchuria is total bs. That's one KMT did right, if KMT had given up Manchuria, then they might as well have given up all of China since CCP would have inherited Japanese trained troops of at least 250,000 to 500,000 plus air bases, and indurstrial bases for building a new modernized red army for operations against KMT plus immediate open border right next to Soviet Far Easter Military for even more aid. Better get 'On War' by Klauswitz, or one by Moltke, no mumbo jumbo there.Over-rated. Too many times, the author of the book doesn't make any concrete advice under a given situation. Btw. Gen. Griffth's comment at the end included too many false conjectures. His claim that KMT should have not gone to Manchuria is total bs. That's one KMT did right, if KMT had given up Manchuria, then they might as well have given up all of China since CCP would have inherited Japanese trained troops of at least 250,000 to 500,000 plus air bases, and indurstrial bases for building a new modernized red army for operations against KMT plus immediate open border right next to Soviet Far Easter Military for even more aid. Better get 'On War' by Klauswitz, or one by Moltke, no mumbo jumbo there.
by positivepowers
Feb 22, 2012
A masterpiece. A Philosophy of War and Life
This book is truly astonishing in it's grace. Beautifully written. It flows like poetry. Deception is a tool referenced many times in this Classical Text. I'm a christian and do not like so much deception, but Deception has played a big part in winning many wars. This book is rich in cultural and historical facts of the far east. (some are embellishments). Some War Tactics discussed include traversing difficult terrain. Knowing when to fight and when to flee. How to ambush your enemy. How to scare the enemy. How to spy on the enemy. How to turn the enemy against itself. How to hire the enemy. Getting the enemy to surrender. Disgracing the enemy and countless other tactics of war still used today. I believe war should be a last resort especially hearing some of the brutality that went ... This book is truly astonishing in it's grace. Beautifully written. It flows like poetry. Deception is a tool referenced many times in this Classical Text. I'm a christian and do not like so much deception, but Deception has played a big part in winning many wars. This book is rich in cultural and historical facts of the far east. (some are embellishments). Some War Tactics discussed include traversing difficult terrain. Knowing when to fight and when to flee. How to ambush your enemy. How to scare the enemy. How to spy on the enemy. How to turn the enemy against itself. How to hire the enemy. Getting the enemy to surrender. Disgracing the enemy and countless other tactics of war still used today. I believe war should be a last resort especially hearing some of the brutality that went on in far east.
by njfunshop
Jun 29, 2016
Chinese intelligence
It is easy to read and understand that Chinese war art is.
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by cartip_30
Feb 26, 2020
The bomb!
All those ready to go to YOUR next level, it is a MUST read! For good success strategy is of most importantance! Easy, proverbial read
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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