The Art of War

The Book of Lord Shang

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Author:

Sun-Tzu,
Yang, Shang

Translator:

Shibing, Yuan
Duyvendak, J.J.L.

Introduction by:

Wilkinson, Robert

ISBN:

978-1-85326-779-6

Publication Date:

Jun 1997

Publisher:

Wordsworth Editions, Limited

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

AUD $16.95

Book Description:

The two political works in this text are the product of a time of intense turmoil in Chinese history. Dating from an epoch in Chinese history known as the "Period of the Warring States" (4003 - 221 BC), they anticipate by nearly 2000 years Niccolo Machiavelli's treatises on the same subjects.

Book Details

Pages:	256
Detailed Subjects:	History / Military / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	12.9 x 19.8 x 1.3 cm
Book Weight:	0.163 Kilograms

Author Biography

Sun-tzu (Author)

Sun Tzu was born around 544 B.C. He was a Chinese military general who helped the King Ho-lu capture the city of Ying, bringing about the fall of the Ch'u state in 506 B.C. Because of this, he became known throughout the country as a wise and respected leader. His collection of essays called The Art of War is the oldest military treatise in the world. The text became known through translations by Father J. J. M. Amiot, a French Jesuit priest. Sun Tzu is believed to have died in 496 B.C.

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