The Art of War - by Sun Tzu (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An elegant pocket hardback edition of Sun Tzu's definitive work on military strategy<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. <p/>This is a new translation of <i>The Art of War</i> for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance it is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. This edition rediscovers the essential clarity of the ancient masterpiece, cited by generals from a dozen Chinese dynasties, international business leaders, and modern military field manuals. It also contains a full commentary on Sun Tzu, the man and his ideas, contemporary of Confucius and Buddha; and a critical guide to further reading. This is the perfect introduction to one of the world's best-known classics. <p/>This edition is translated and edited by Jonathan Clements.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Sun Tzu (Master Sun) was a native of the north-eastern Chinese kingdom of Qi. He was a contemporary of Confucius and famous by 512 BC as the author of 'thirteen chapters' on military matters. Recruited by the ruler of the southern kingdom of Wu, he was supposedly responsible for several decisive victories over neighbouring states.<br>The translator, James Clements, is the author of many books on Asia including biographies of Chairman Mao, Confucius and Khublai Khan.</p>
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