{"product_id":"art-of-war-hardcover","title":"Art of War - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLionel Giles\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this beautiful edition of Sun Tzu's classic text makes a unique gift or collector's item.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in the sixth century BCE, Sun Tzu's \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e is still widely read and consulted today for its \u003cb\u003etimeless, piercing insights into strategy and tactics\u003c\/b\u003e. Napoleon, Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. Beyond the world of war, business and management gurus have also applied Sun Tzu's ideas to office politics and corporate strategy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis elegantly designed edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003econtains the full 13 chapters\u003c\/b\u003e on such topics as laying plans, attacking by stratagem, weaponry, terrain, and the use of spies. Sun Tzu addresses different campaign situations, marching, energy, and how to exploit your enemy's weaknesses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition is an essential addition to any library, whether you're fascinated by the philosophy of warfare, Chinese history, or even twenty-first-century business.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e (c. 6th century BCE) was a Chinese general whose life is shrouded in mystery. It is believed that he served King Helu of Wu, and that he rose to fame as a result of his successful military exploits. Today he is a legendary figure in Asia, and his works are cited in every discipline from sports to politics in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLionel Giles\u003c\/b\u003e (1875 - 1958) was a British sinologist, writer, and philosopher. Lionel Giles served as assistant curator at the British Museum and Keeper of the Department of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books. Giles is most notable for his 1910 translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e by Sun Tzu and\u003ci\u003e The Analects\u003c\/i\u003e of Confucius.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.8 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767824908576,"sku":"9781577152453","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6bd161efaf45a407d45037ca40e279cc.webp?v=1780318097","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/art-of-war-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}