The Art of War
By Sun Tzu
- Release Date: 2010-10-04
- Genre: Military History
Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
It’s believed that Sun Tzu wrote this Chinese military primer during the 5th century BC-hundreds of years before the Bible. The book’s 13 chapters explore principles that statesmen around the globe have employed for centuries to defeat their enemies at war.
Sun Tzu starts by mapping out the five fundamental factors that lead to war. He then covers a wide range of topics, from avoiding conflict altogether to strategically positioning soldiers, pulling off tactical maneuvers, and putting spies to use.
Despite the technological advances made since The Art of War was published, Sun Tzu is still considered one of history’s foremost military strategists, and his methods still ring true. While he wrote the book as a manual for those who would literally wield swords, it has reached a much broader audience in this day and age. Warriors of all kinds-like corporate leaders or athletes-seek out Sun Tzu’s wisdom in their quest for success.
Reviews
interesting, nonsatisfactory
3By <\_Anonymous_/>The book was more like (to me) a compare-and-contrast summary, rather than a detailed historical account. I rind the book very useful nonetheless.A Timeless Manual for the Disciplined Mind and Commanding Spirit
5By ItishSonIn an age where men too often seek comfort over conquest. Of self, of circumstance, of chaos. The Art of War stands as a quiet but unyielding pillar of truth. This is no mere book of battle formations or tactics of the field; it is, rather, a study of the mind, the will, and the nature of conflict itself. Sun Tzu writes not as a brute, but as a master of restraint. He teaches that the highest form of victory is not found in bloodshed, but in the breaking of opposition without the need for battle at all. There is a certain nobility in such thinking. A gentleman’s war if you will, where discipline, foresight, and wisdom reign above fury and impulse. Each passage feels carved from stone, deliberate and enduring. One does not simply read this work. One studies it, reflects upon it, and if he is wise, applies it not only to war, but to business, leadership, relationships, and the quiet battles within his own soul. For the man who seeks to lead, to protect, and to master himself before attempting to master the world, this text is essential. It does not shout. It does not boast. It instructs, calmly, firmly, and without apology. A gentleman does not rush into chaos unprepared. He observes, he understands, and when he acts, he does so with precision. Such is the lesson of The Art of War. And such is why it endures.Chopped to pieces
3By PengloveeeOnce I stopped reading all the author’s comments [in brackets throughout] I started to really enjoy the book! I’m not much one for war, but I figured it’s a classic for a reason and read it anyway. I liked the big take home points and the small differences in language.Wasn’t expecting commentary
1By kuwokThought it was the art of war. It’s the art of war with thoughts and interpretationsThe Art of War
4By BellaOfTheShireLearn from a military leader how to succeed when war rages. As one would expect, sometimes one gets lost in the weeds of the explication. That may be more on the editor of the edition I read and the included commentary. Not the most exciting read, but it made me think.Must read
5By jayandzLove this book. Great read !!kinda boring
1By theycallmechae💕i thought this was a thriller lol idk sun tzuBest book EVERRRR!!
5By BookEnthusiast7It’s pretty good, I had fun readingbro was like 👁👄👁
5By mfghooostwhen I read this I felt like I could conquer the challenge and burden of every day life and it gives great insight on how to manage human relationships, also the last chapter is weird. but in an actual war you do probably need like 1000 spies working for yaVery good book
5By mq8355I have been reading this in my ELA 10 class in high school and I have found this very appealing and very good. The amount of details and thought gone into this book is beyond wild. Sun Tzu did very good. 💯They
5By CamnhgubThe first time theChunky
4By Om PreethamA good read.War
5By fred GFYGood readThe art of war
5By clare davlinTruly amazing what a piece of art whoever made this you are amazing. Keep on writing more and more books I even bought the real thing.Hard Read
2By Not a Real ReaderThe author inserts his comments [It’s a throne read at best.] in the middle of the actual content. Some are [The actual book is good, but avoid this particular translation at all costs. It’s more opinionated than anything and it just gives you bits of information so it’s hard to understand the story behind the reasons at times.] you forget what what being said in the first place, so you end up re-reading a lot of it.Decent
3By gggggfhyt7yrtydRequiescat in paceDisruptive & egotistical translation
1By rhhgscvvd[Bracketed commentary by the editor every other line—dude, you did not write this book, step back.] Completely unreadable. And I've read The Art of War before. It deserves better.Great Book, Not For All Readers
4By 2992829sweI really enjoyed this book and it only took me 90 minutes. It’s a easy read for many adults and teens but isn’t for everyone since it covers brutal war tactics.Very nice
5By thomas9045CI liked reading this because it gives like a clear picture of everything making it easy to understand.
