The Art of War (Translated by Ralph D. Sawyer)
$55.08
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2026
Summary
A quintessential guide to strategy, The Art of War has influenced leaders for over a thousand years. Beyond the battlefield, people have long turned to its wisdom for advice on succeeding in competitive situations, and companies worldwide now make this book required reading for their executives.
Ralph Sawyer’s compelling translation and expert annotations bring to life for modern readers Sun Tzu’s masterful insights on conflict, competition, and human dynamics. Readers will d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781541609389 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1541609387 |
| Author: | Sun Tzu, Ralph D. Sawyer |
| Publisher: | Basic Books |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“A tour de force. Sawyer puts this most famous of the classic Chinese military writings into context and shows that Sun-tzu was not just a solitary genius, but the product of a remarkably rich martial culture.”
–Robert L. O’Connell, author of Fierce Patriot
“Fills a serious gap for anyone interested in the history of ancient warfare…a fascinating book.”–Arther Ferrill, author of The Origins of War
“I am convinced that this translation…will prove to be the definitive edition for many years to come.”
–Robin D.S. Yates, McGill University
About The Author
Sun Tzu
Ralph D. Sawyer
Ralph D. Sawyer is a renowned translator and leading scholar of Chinese warfare. With degrees from MIT and Harvard, he has spent over fifty years consulting and lecturing internationally, collaborating with major intelligence agencies. His many other books include The Tao of Spycraft and The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China. He resides on Cape Cod.
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