{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-hardcover-5","title":"The 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\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis richly illustrated deluxe gift edition presents Sun Tzu's The\u003ci\u003e Art of War, \u003c\/i\u003ethe earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science. This ancient Chinese text provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations. Despite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetrating theories are used today as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing stunning full-colour illustrations and beautifully patterned endpapers, this luscious hardback edition with dust jacket and gold foil blocking makes a wonderful gift or collectable for anyone interested in the contemporary insights of ancient Chinese wisdom.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e was an accomplished general and strategist in China who lived during the Spring and Autumn period (771 - 485BC). His treatise The Art of War is the most famous military text ever written and remains influential to this day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLionel Giles\u003c\/b\u003e (1875-1958) served as assistant curator at the British Museum, specialising in Chinese literature and history. He is most notable for his translation of ancient Chinese texts, including \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Analects of Confucius\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11.1 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 19, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768806342944,"sku":"9781839406645","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/19c46c74088b9faf122099bf12cd45a6.webp?v=1780337730","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-hardcover-5","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}