The Art of War (Illustrated)

Sun Tzŭ on The Art of War"Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.""The way to avoid what is strong is to strike what is weak.""If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."- Consulted by tacticians on and off the battlefield for 2,500 years, this succinct text details all the elements of combat, strategy, and competition.- Off the battlefield, people continue to turn to Sun Tzu for instruction on how to thrive in competitive fields like business, law, and sports.-This wonderful edition is illustrated by author and artist, Hawkeye Jones. Search Hawkeye Jones on Amazon to see other books by Hawkeye Jones.-The complete text in an easy-to-read font- A classic for the home or office library. Makes a great gift.- English Translation: The English translation of the text of The Art of War was made by Lionel Giles and was first published in 1910 by Luzac & Co., London. Summaries of some of the translator’s annotations are included in brackets in this edition. About the Author:Sun Tzu (544-496 BCE) was a Chinese general, philosopher, and military strategist. He is historically credited with a successful military career that informed the principles he would later illustrate in The Art of War. His strategic proposals have endured, leaving a lasting impact to this day on politics and public life. Read more