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The Art of War : An Illustrated Edition
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Title
The Art of War : An Illustrated Edition / Sunzi.
ISBN
9781400889877
Publication
Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2018]
Copyright Notice Date
©2018
Physical Description
1 online resource (144 p.) : 126 b/w illus.
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Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
In English.
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Access restricted by licensing agreement.
Summary
A delightfully illustrated version of Sunzi's classic The Art of War by bestselling cartoonist C. C. TsaiC. C. Tsai is one of Asia's most popular cartoonists, and his editions of the Chinese classics have sold more than 40 million copies in over twenty languages. This volume presents Tsai's delightful graphic adaptation of Sunzi's Art of War, the most profound book on warfare and strategy ever written--a work that continues to be read as a handbook for success not just by military commanders but also by leaders in politics, business, and many other fields.Conceived by a Chinese warrior-philosopher some 2,500 years ago, The Art of War speaks to those aspiring to rise through the ranks and help build successful countries. How can that goal best be achieved, and what is the role of warfare, if any, in the process? What are the powers and limits of the general in command? How can you win without going to war? Sunzi's answers to these and other questions are brought to life as never before by Tsai's brilliant cartoons, which show Sunzi fighting on dangerous ground, launching a surprise attack, spying on his enemies, and much more.A marvelously rich introduction to a timeless classic, this book also features a foreword by Lawrence Freedman, one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy, which illuminates how The Art of War has influenced Western strategic thought. In addition, Sunzi's original Chinese text is artfully presented in narrow sidebars on each page, enriching the books for readers and students of Chinese without distracting from the self-contained English-language cartoons. The text is skillfully translated by Brian Bruya, who also provides an introduction.
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De Gruyter University Press eBook pilot project 2018.
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 09, 2022
Series
The Illustrated Library of Chinese Classics ; 5
Contents
Frontmatter
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
The Life Of Sun Wu
Chapter 1. Calculation
Chapter 2. Waging War
Chapter 3. Offensive Strategy
Chapter 4. Tactical Disposition
Chapter 5. Force
Chapter 6. Strength and Weakness
Chapter 7. Maneuver
Chapter 8. Flexibility
Chapter 9. On the March
Chapter 10. Terrain
Chapter 11. Ground
Chapter 12. Incendiary Warfare
Chapter 13. Espionage
Pronunciation Index
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