The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Classic Collector's Edition: Includes the Classic Giles and Full Length Translations - Shawn Conners

Descriere The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Classic Collector's Edition: Includes the Classic Giles and Full Length Translations - Shawn Conners

This collectible edition presents Sun Tzu's timeless instructions regarding military strategy and managing conflict in two forms--one translation without notes or commentary, and the other with Giles' complete translation and notes. \n This collectible edition of The Art of War by Sun Tzu presents these timeless instructions regarding military strategy and managing conflict in two complete versions, with over 260 pages of content. A modern introduction, tracing the origins of The Art of War and its historical and cultural importance, firmly grounds the reader in the context with which the oldest book on military strategy has survived the ages, as well as contemporary examples of its continued use. The first section of this collectible edition contains The Art of War in English, without notes or commentary. This allows the reader to understand the teachings of Sun Tzu, without the distraction of footnotes or excessive comments. The second section contains the complete annotated translation by Lionel Giles, restored by Sian Kim, along with Giles' translation notes, definitive critical commentary, and supplemental information from a broad range of sources. Written during the Victorian era, Giles' 1910 Introduction has also been included, containing the legend of Sun Tzu and The Army of Concubines. Although written in the 6th century BC, the teachings of Sun Tzu are still found today in the martial arts, legal doctrine, military schools, management seminars and pervasively throughout popular culture. \nThis collectible edition of The Art of War by Sun Tzu presents these timeless instructions regarding military strategy and managing conflict in two complete versions, with over 260 pages of content. A modern introduction, tracing the origins of The Art of War and its historical and cultural importance, firmly grounds the reader in the context with which the oldest book on military strategy has survived the ages, as well as contemporary examples of its continued use. The first section of this collectible edition contains The Art of War in English, without notes or commentary. This allows the reader to understand the teachings of Sun Tzu, without the distraction of footnotes or excessive comments. The second section contains the complete annotated translation by Lionel Giles, restored by Sian Kim, along with Giles' translation notes, definitive critical commentary, and supplemental information from a broad range of sources. Written during the Vic

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