- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 edition (Mar 2 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 034536239X
- ISBN-13: 978-0345362391
- Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 2.8 x 24.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 640 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #279,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is an essential text for any library with a research collection in Chinese history and philosophy, as it is the first translation of the military/philosophy work Sun-tzu ping fa to incorporate the five chapters unearthed by archaeologists in 1972 at Yin-chueh-shan in Shantung province, China. It is also the first English translation to use the 13-chapter version of Sun-tzu found in that same dig dated 1000 years prior to previously available texts. The translator, who heads the University of Hawai'i's Center for Chinese Studies, provides an elucidating introduction to the text, the excavations, and the authorship of Sun-tzu and describes its import as a philosophical text. The translation adds the romanized form for certain key translated terms, which some readers may find intrusive. Some of the translated fragments are so brief as to be impenetrable, but their inclusion results in a level of completeness never before reached in a translation of Sun-tzu. Since there was frequent mention of this book as Gordon Gekko's primer in the film Wall Street , there may be popular interest in it as well.--Ed.
- D.E. Perushek, Univ. of Tennessee Libs., Knoxville
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- D.E. Perushek, Univ. of Tennessee Libs., Knoxville
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The most widely read military classic in human history, newly translated and revised in accordance with newly discovered materials of unprecedented historical significance. Fluid, crisp and rigorously faithful to the original, this new text is destined to stand as the definitive version of this cornerstone work of Classical Chinese. Of compelling importance not only to students of Chinese history and literature, but to all readers interested in the art or the philosophy of war.
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Excellent,
By Alex Salazar (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sun-Tzu: The Art of Warfare (Hardcover)
Although thousands of years old, this text is still probably the best study of warfare as we know it. Most of it is still very applicable to modern war. It also provides good philosophical anecdotes occasionaly. One must remember that the authors of this text were not only military men, they were philsophers as well. Also very applicable to the business world, and many CEOs are known to read it. Much more simple and straightforward than Von Clausawitz, and is required reading for anyone looking to better understand how war is truly properly conducted.
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It's A Classic, What Can I Say To Add To Its Appeal,
By "rolihlahla82" (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sun-Tzu: The Art of Warfare (Hardcover)
This book is superb. What this edition offers that others may not is geared toward the interests of anthropologists: pictures, explanations, and diagrams of/from the excavated sites in China that materials used in this book originated from. In addition, this book offers fragments of other writings related to "The Art Of Warfare" that in the case of some are great supplements to "The Art of Warfare" proper. What a great read.
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Real Pearls Of Wisdom -- Sans Fortune Cookie Overtones,
By "jctootell" (North Attleboro, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sun-Tzu: The Art of Warfare (Hardcover)
If ever there was a philosophical work worth reading, this is it. The lessons in The Art Of Warfare can be applied to myriad contexts that have nothing to do with conflict just as well as they can be applied to the context for which they were written. Ames' judicious use of background information and supporting footnotes leaves interpretation to the reader (where it belongs) and his translation is completely devoid of any Charlie Chan-esque dialogue. Covering everything from morale to logistics to leadership, Master Sun's discourses are not just a guide to effective warfare -- they are a guide to effecting success.
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