The Art of War

Winner's strategies and tactics Two and a half thousand years ago, the military strategist and thinker Sun Tzu wrote a classic treatise based on his experience in warfare and Chinese military philosophy. Sun Tzu's ideas have since been not only used by generals and soldiers, but also adapted for application in politics, business, and everyday life. This book will help every reader gain an advantage over opponents, whether on the battlefield or at the negotiating table. About the translator Lionel Giles (1875-1958) was a British sinologist, writer, and philosopher. He held the position of head of the Department of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books at the British Museum. He became famous for translating Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War,' Confucius' 'Analects' (1910), and Laozi's 'Tao Te Ching' (1912).