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Air Power in the Age of Total Warby John BuckleyISBN 1857285891 (1-85728-589-1)
Softcover, Routledge
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Air Power in the Age of Total War'Book summary:Warfare in the first half of the 20th century was fundamentally and irrovocably altered by the birth and subsequent development of air power. This work assesses the role of air power in changing the face of battle on land and sea. Utilizing late-1990s research, the author demonstrates that the phenomenon of air power was both a cause and a crucial accelerating factor contributing to the theory and practice of total war. For instance, the expansion of warfare to the homefront was a direct result of bombing and indirectly due to the extent of national economic mobilization required to support first rate air power status. In addition, the move away from the principle of total war with the onset of the Cold War and the replacement of air power by ICBMs is thoroughly examined. This work should provide students of international history, war studies, defence and strategic studies with an insight into 20th-century warfare. [via]
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The Amazing Secrets of Sun Tzu's: The Art of Warby Sun Tzu, Gary GagliardiISBN 1929194072 (1-929194-07-2)
Softcover, Clearbridge Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Amazing Secrets of Sun Tzu's: The Art of War'Book summary:This book explains the breath-taking discovery of the secret diagrams hidden in the 2,500 year-old classic on competitive success. Containing a complete copy of Sun Tzu's original text on the left-hand page, the right-hand page explains the meaning of the secret symbols, analogies, and metaphors used by Sun Tzu in that text. The purchase of this book gives the owner Free Access to The Warrior Class, Clearbridge's on-line training center for The Art of War. [via]
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Ancient Chinese Revealedby Sun-Tzu, Gary GagliardiISBN 1929194196 (1-929194-19-6)
Hardcover, Clearbridge Publishing
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Ancient Chinese Revealed'Book summary:Winner of the 2003 Independent Publishers Book Award for Best Multicultural Non-fiction. Recognized as the newest and most accurate translation of Sun Tzu's ancient classic with six significant improvements over other translation: 1) It uses the Taipei compilation of the main Chinese textual traditions instead of older fragmentary sources. 2) It individually translates each Chinese ideogram to let readers see the precise formulas in the original text. 3) It offers English sentences that clarify the central meaning of the text but chooses words to demonstrate the range of meaning in the original. 4) It preserves the original weight of ideas by creating one and only one line of English for each line of Chinese. 5) It duplicates the original format of the Chinese by grouping and numbering lines clearly to preserve the original contextual associations. 6) It assumes that Sun Tzu was rigorously consistent in his ideas. The imprecise word usage that creates contradictions in other versions are eliminated. [via]
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The Art of Strategy: A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic, the Art of Warby R.L. Wing, Sun-TzuISBN 0385237847 (0-385-23784-7)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of Strategy: A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic, the Art of War'Book summary:More than 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu composed his masterpiece The Art of War which has been used by the world's greatest leaders including Napoleon. Here, Wing makes the influential philosophies of the Orient accessible to all seekers of professional achievement and personal excellence. 20 halftones, 35 illustrations. [via]
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The Art of the Warrior : Leadership and Strategy from the Chinese Military Classicsby Ralph D. Sawyer, Lee SawyerISBN 1570621632 (1-57062-163-2)
Softcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of the Warrior : Leadership and Strategy from the Chinese Military Classics'Book summary:From antiquity, the history of China has been marked by invading tribes, warring states, and popular uprisings. This heritage of conflict produced a body of martial literature exploring the fundamental principles of warfare and their methods of employment. Fully aware of the tragic consequences of battle, the authors of these texts emphasized that bloodshed and war should be avoided whenever possible. But, they argued, this is possible only when the principles of leadership and strategy have been mastered and the dynamics of conflict thoroughly analyzed. Over the centuries, these texts have been studied throughout Asia, not only by generals on the battlefield but by leaders of all kinds concerned with the management of human conflict in all its forms. The Art of the Warrior presents eight of these classics (written from 500 BCE to 700 CE), including Sun-tzu's Art of War and Sun Pin's Military Methods. Selections from these writings have been arranged thematically by the translator to give the reader a comprehensive introduction to the Eastern way of strategy. [via]
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The Art Of Warby Sun Tzu, Derek Aylward, Lionel Giles, Jon BabcockISBN 1569756147 (1-56975-614-7)
Softcover, Ulysses Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art Of War'Book summary:Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict. [via]
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Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc - The Art Of War: ISBN 1595479708 (1-59547-970-8)
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Hardcover, Long River Pr - The Art Of War: ISBN 0385299850 (0-385-29985-0)
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Softcover, Random House Inc - The Art Of War: ISBN 0974201324 (0-9742013-2-4)
Softcover, Cloud Hands Inc - The Art Of War: ISBN 0762415983 (0-7624-1598-3)
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The Art of Warby Antoine Henri De JominiISBN 1853671193 (1-85367-119-3)
Hardcover, Presidio Pr
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The Art of War.by Charles Messenger, Henri Jomini, Antoine Henri De JominiISBN 1853672491 (1-85367-249-1)
Softcover, Motorbooks Intl
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Art of Warby Chih Tsai ChungISBN 9971985608 (9971-985-60-8)
Softcover, China Books & Periodicals
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The Art of Warby Chinese Masters, Sun Tzu, Dallas Galvin, Lionel GilesISBN 1593081723 (1-59308-172-3)
Hardcover, Fine Communications
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War'Book summary:The Art of War, by Sun Tzu, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influencesbiographical, historical, and literaryto enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease. So wrote Sun Tzu 2,500 years ago, and kings, soldiers, and statesmen have been turning to the Chinese master for his astute observations ever since.[via]
Sun Tzus incisive blueprint for battlefield strategy is as relevant to todays combatants in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. The Art of War is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an essential tool for modern corporate warriors battling to gain the advantage in the boardroom and for anyone struggling to gain the upper hand in confrontations and competitions.
Here Lionel Giless famed 1910 translation, laced with commentary from illustrious Chinese experts, is brought up to date with relevant quotations from Western writers and thinkers. This new edition offers Sun Tzus timeless classic, both with and without annotation, making it more accessible to aspiring leaders and military strategists than ever before.
Dallas Galvin, a writer and journalist specializing in international affairs and the arts, has reported on military affairs in Latin America and Asia and produced documentaries for the NATO Alliance.More editions of The Art of War:
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The Art of War.by Henri JominiISBN 0837150140 (0-8371-5014-0)
Hardcover, Greenwood Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War.'Book summary:The greatest military textbook of the nineteenth century, this famous analysis of the art of Napoleonic warfare had a profound influence upon the military education of American officers in the decades prior to the Civil War.
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The Art of Warby John Minford, SunziISBN 0670031569 (0-670-03156-9)
Hardcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War'Book summary:For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture-a lucid epigrammatic text that reveals as much about human psychology, politics, and economics as it does about battlefield strategy. The influence of Sun-tzu's text has grown tremendously in the West in recent years, with military leaders, politicians, and corporate executives alike finding valuable insight in these ancient words. In his crisp, accessible new translation, scholar John Minford brings this seminal work to life for modern readers.
Minford opens with a lively, learned introduction in which he explores the life and times of Sun-tzu, looks at The Art of War in the context of the turbulent Warring States period, and discusses how best to read and understand the work today. There follows Minford's translation of the core text itself in two different formats-first, the unadorned thirteen chapters of the original work and then the same text reprinted with extensive running commentary by classical Chinese scholars as well as Minford himself. The result is an opportunity for Western readers to experience Sun-tzu's work in all its intensity as it applies to many aspects of our lives. [via]More editions of The Art of War:
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The Art of Warby Ralph SawyerISBN 1586635603 (1-58663-560-3)
Hardcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War'Book summary:This book was originally intended to be a set of principals designed to maximize the chances for military victory and national survival and minimize the chances of military defeat and human loss. With this view firmly in mind, Sawyer provides the most detailed introduction and commentary yet offered to the Art of War, its author and his age. Features an extensive overview of the history of Chinese Warfare and military thought, including references to the six less well known classics of Chinese military strategy, as well as battle diagrams to help readers visualize the historic military encounters discussed in the book. [via]
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The Art of Warby Tzu Sun, Samuel B. GriffithISBN 0195014766 (0-19-501476-6)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War'Book summary:Like Machiavelli's The Prince and the Japanese Book of Five Rings , Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China. Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu regularly applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider's bible. Providing a much-needed translation of this classic, Samuel Griffith has made this powerful and unique work even more relevant to the modern world. Including an explanatory introduction and selected commentaries on the work, this edition makes Sun Tzu's timeless classic perfectly accessible to modern readers. [via]
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The Art of War by Baron De Jominiby Antoine Henri De JominiISBN 0976072661 (0-9760726-6-1)
Softcover, El Paso Norte Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War by Baron De Jomini'Book summary:The Art of War by Baron De Jomini was considered by most military experts of the day, at the time of the American Civil War, to be the definitive work on strategy and warfare. Even today, it is highly regarded as a seminal work in the development of strategy.
Antoine Henri de Jomini was one of Napoleon's most capable generals. He contributed to almost all of Napoleon's major battles. Napoleon regarded him so highly he made him Baron De Jomini. At the close of the Napoleonic wars De Jomini became General and Aide de camp for the Tsar of Russia. His first-hand accounts and rigorous analysis of important battles is still a major resource on tactics, strategy and warfare.
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Special Edition
The Art of War By Mao Tse-tung - Special Edition
The Art of War & The Prince By Machiavelli - Special Edition [via]More editions of The Art of War by Baron De Jomini:
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The Art of War by Sun Tzuby Sun Tzu, Lionel GilesISBN 0976072696 (0-9760726-9-6)
Softcover, El Paso Norte Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War by Sun Tzu'Book summary:This special edition of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu presents three complete versions of the classic text: in Chinese, in English, and fully annotated. Section I contains the complete 13 chapters of Sun Tzu's masterpiece in Chinese together with the facing page English translation by Lionel Giles, without notes or commentary. This presentation avoids the objection that commentary tends to clutter and obscure the clarity of thought of the ancient military genius. Section II contains the complete annotated translation by Lionel Giles, with explanatory notes and critical commentary. It includes an historical account of Sun Tzu's work, evaluations by Chinese commentators, an essay examining the traditional Chinese attitudes toward war and a bibliography that details Giles' source materials. The supplemental text in this section includes critical commentary and notes by both the Chinese historians as well as by Giles himself. This is invaluable information for any Eastern or Western student of Sun Tzu. Lionel Giles, as the British Museum's "Keeper of the Department of Oriental Printed Books," was uniquely qualified to translate and explain this great classic Chinese work to Western readers. [via]
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The Art of War: Complete Text and Commentariesby Sun-Tzu, Thomas F. ClearyISBN 1590300548 (1-59030-054-8)
Softcover, Shambhala Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: Complete Text and Commentaries'Book summary:Sun Tzu's Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu's text, along with illuminating commentaries and auxiliary texts written by distinguished strategists. The translations, by the renowned translator Thomas Cleary, have all been published previously in book form, except for The Silver Sparrow Art of War, which is available here for the first time. This comprehensive collection contains:
The Art of War: This edition of Sun Tzu's text includes the classic collection of commentaries by eleven interpreters.
Mastering the Art of War: Consisting of essays by two prominent statesmen-generals of Han dynasty China, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ji, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on episodes from Chinese history to show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's principles.
The Lost Art of War: Written more than one hundred years after Sun Tzu's text, by Sun Bin, a linear descendant of Sun Tzu, this classic of political and military strategy is faithful to the principles of The Art of War, while developing their practical application much further.
The Silver Sparrow Art of War: A version of Sun Tzu's Art of War based on a manuscript of the classic text discovered at a Chinese archeological site in China's Shandong Province in 1972, which contains previously unknown fragments. [via]More editions of The Art of War: Complete Text and Commentaries:
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The Art of War: In Sun Tzu's Own Wordsby Gary Gagliardi, SunziISBN 1929194005 (1-929194-00-5)
Softcover, Bookworld Services
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: In Sun Tzu's Own Words'Book summary:The only translation by America's leading expert in Sun Tzu's competitive methods. Buying this version gives you access to the world's most extensive Art of War study area at the Clearbridge website.
This book contains two complete translations: a character-by-character translation with the original Chinese characters and phrase-by-phrase translation into ordinary English. The character translation is shown on the left-hand page. The matching English sentences across from the translated characters on facing right-hand page. This work was created give the readers a better grasp of all the shades of meaning in what Sun Tzu actually said in his historical treatise on war. No simple English translation alone can capture this many insights in Sun Tzu's actual words.
Buying this version gives you access to the world's most extensive Art of War study area at the Clearbridge website. [via]
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The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Faby Sun-TzuISBN 1570629048 (1-57062-904-8)
Softcover, Shambhala Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa'Book summary:Written 2500 years ago, The Art of War is the oldest military treatise in the world, a classic study of competition and rivalry that has been utilized by soldiers ever since. Napoleon studied its strategies and tactics. It is required reading for intelligence personnel in the United States Marine Corps. "Warriors" of Wall Street and in corporation cultures rely on it for guidance. It's even been rumored to help players win at the board game Risk. This 1910 translation by the British Museum's Lionel Giles is the most popular one available, a highly readable version of this still startlingly relevant text. SUN TZU lived in China in the 6th century B.C. and was a contemporary of Confucius. LIONEL GILES also translated The Book of Mencius and Sayings of Confucius. [via]
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- The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 1596054786 (1-59605-478-6)
Softcover, Cosimo Inc - The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 1853267791 (1-85326-779-1)
Softcover, Lb May & Assoc Inc - The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 1566192978 (1-56619-297-8)
Hardcover, Barnes & Noble - The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 1566192986 (1-56619-298-6)
Hardcover, Barnes & Noble - The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 0140439196 (0-14-043919-6)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA - The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 0143037528 (0-14-303752-8)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA - The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 1570629048 (1-57062-904-8)
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- The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Fa: ISBN 1596054786 (1-59605-478-6)
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The Art of War: Sunzi Bing Faby James Clavell, Sun-TzuISBN 0440002435 (0-440-00243-5)
Hardcover, Delacorte Press
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The Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy for Themartial Artistby Sun Tzu, Stephen F. KaufmanISBN 0804830800 (0-8048-3080-0)
Softcover, Tuttle Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy for Themartial Artist'Book summary:Sun Tzu's Art of War is perhaps the best known and highly regarded treatise on strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is over two thousand years old, its principles are timeless for today's boardroom battlefields. Thirteen sections present incisive strategems from assessing the foe to proper treatment of troops to espionage. Hanshi Steve Kaufman, the widely acknowledged "Founding Father" of American Karate, translates this classic with respect for its powerful martial applications. Kaufman packs the power of the original text into straightforward prose for the benefits of all martial artists and corporate warriors. [via]
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The Art of War: The Denma Translationby Sun TzuISBN 1570629781 (1-57062-978-1)
Hardcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: The Denma Translation'Book summary:The Art of War was written over 2,300 years ago in what is now North China. Yet it still remains a contemporary lesson on how to attain victory without going to battle. Modern-day warriors find its ancient strategies helpful regardless of whether the conflict dwells in the boardroom or the bedroom. Despite numerous references to enemies, generals, and armies, The Art of War is about nonaggression. At its core, The Art of War offers a sophisticated lesson on "taking whole," meaning staying openhearted and relaxed in order to sidestep a fight--whether you are a field commander, a CEO, or a frustrated mother putting a resistant son to bed. This particular translation comes from the Denma Translation Group, led by scholars Kidder Smith and James Gimian (publisher of Shambhala Sun magazine). Because of the text's obscure wording (even the Chinese find the original document cumbersome), the translators have inserted helpful commentary that removes some of the linguistic barriers. --Gail Hudson [via]
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The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Lifeby Sun-Tzu, Norman StoneISBN 1853263052 (1-85326-305-2)
Softcover, Lb May & Assoc Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life'Book summary:Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can be applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and in fact was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider's bible.
In addition to an excellent translation of Sun Tzu's text, Samuel Griffith also provides commentaries written by Chinese strategists, plus several thought-provoking essays on topics such as the influence of Sun Tzu on Mao Tse-tung and on Japanese military thought, the nature of warfare in Sun Tzu's time, and the life of Sun Tzu and other important commentators. Remarkable for its clear organization, lucid prose, and the acuity of its intellectual and moral insights, The Art of War is the definitive study of combat. [via]More editions of The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life:
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The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Lifeby James Clavell, Sun-TzuISBN 0385292163 (0-385-29216-3)
Hardcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life'Book summary:The Art of War is the Swiss army knife of military theory--pop out a different tool for any situation. Folded into this small package are compact views on resourcefulness, momentum, cunning, the profit motive, flexibility, integrity, secrecy, speed, positioning, surprise, deception, manipulation, responsibility, and practicality. Thomas Cleary's translation keeps the package tight, with crisp language and short sections. Commentaries from the Chinese tradition trail Sun-tzu's words, elaborating and picking up on puzzling lines. Take the solitary passage: "Do not eat food for their soldiers." Elsewhere, Sun-tzu has told us to plunder the enemy's stores, but now we're not supposed to eat the food? The Tang dynasty commentator Du Mu solves the puzzle nicely, "If the enemy suddenly abandons their food supplies, they should be tested first before eating, lest they be poisoned." Most passages, however, are the pinnacle of succinct clarity: "Lure them in with the prospect of gain, take them by confusion" or "Invincibility is in oneself, vulnerability is in the opponent." Sun-tzu's maxims are widely applicable beyond the military because they speak directly to the exigencies of survival. Your new tools will serve you well, but don't flaunt them. Remember Sun-tzu's advice: "Though effective, appear to be ineffective." --Brian Bruya [via]
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The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Lifeby Stefan Rudnicki, Sun-TzuISBN 0787105619 (0-7871-0561-9)
Hardcover, Newstar Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life'Book summary:This classic tract written 2,500 years ago by a leading Chinese philosopher-general proposes a perspective with which to negotiate daily conflicts and insightful tools to help one to succeed in life and define and achieve personal goals. [via]
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The Art of War: The Oldest Military Treatise in the Worldby Sun TzuISBN 095788687X (0-9578868-7-X)
Softcover, Deodand Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War: The Oldest Military Treatise in the World'Book summary:Lionel Giles' classic translation of the oldest military treatise in the world. [via]
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The Art of War : Translation, Essays and Commentary by the Denma Translation Groupby Sun-Tzu, Denma Translation GroupISBN 1570625522 (1-57062-552-2)
Hardcover, Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Art of War : Translation, Essays and Commentary by the Denma Translation Group'Book summary:The Art of War was written over 2,300 years ago in what is now North China. Yet it still remains a contemporary lesson on how to attain victory without going to battle. Modern-day warriors find its ancient strategies helpful regardless of whether the conflict dwells in the boardroom or the bedroom. Despite numerous references to enemies, generals, and armies, The Art of War is about nonaggression. At its core, The Art of War offers a sophisticated lesson on "taking whole," meaning staying openhearted and relaxed in order to sidestep a fight--whether you are a field commander, a CEO, or a frustrated mother putting a resistant son to bed. This particular translation comes from the Denma Translation Group, led by scholars Kidder Smith and James Gimian (publisher of Shambhala Sun magazine). Because of the text's obscure wording (even the Chinese find the original document cumbersome), the translators have inserted helpful commentary that removes some of the linguistic barriers. --Gail Hudson [via]
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The Book of Warby Sun-TzuISBN 0375754776 (0-375-75477-6)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Book of War'Book summary:Civilization might have been spared much of the damage suffered in the world wars this century if the influence of Clausewitz's On War had been blended with and balanced by a knowledge of Sun-tzu's The Art of Warfare. --B.H. Liddel Hart
For two thousand years, Sun-tzu's The Art of Warfare was the indispensable volume of warcraft. Although his work is the first known analysis of war and warfare, Sun-tzu struck upon a thoroughly modern concept: "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." Karl von Clausewitz, the canny military theorist who famously declared that war is a continuation of politics by other means, also claims paternity of the notion "total war." His is the magnum opus of the era of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic vars.
Now these two great military minds are made to share the same tent, metaphorically speaking, in The Book of War. What a bivouac it is, and what a conversation into the night.
Military writer Ralph Peters has written a new Introduction for this Modern Library edition. [via]More editions of The Book of War:
Clausewitz and the Stateby Peter ParetISBN 0195019881 (0-19-501988-1)
Hardcover, Oxford University Press
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Clausewitz and the State: The Man, His Theories and His Timesby Peter ParetISBN 069100806X (0-691-00806-X)
Softcover, Princeton Univ Pr
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The Complete Art of Warby Sun-Tzu, Sun Pin, Mei-Chun Lee Sawyer, Ralph D. SawyerISBN 0813330858 (0-8133-3085-8)
Hardcover, Perseus Books Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Complete Art of War'Book summary:Sun Tzu's Art of War is the most famous, and the most thought-provoking, work of strategy ever written. The profound insights of this book have endured for over two thousand years, and they continue to reward careful study. The Military Methods of Sun Pin, the great-grandson of Sun Tzu, is a brilliant elaboration on his ancestor's work, which has been lost for nearly two millennia. Presented here together for the first time are the greatest of the ancient Chinese classics of strategic thought: The Complete Art of War.The Sun family writings on strategy represent a unique contribution to our understanding of human affairs. By unveiling the complex, often unexpected, interrelationships of armies locked in battle, their wisdom reveals the enduring principles of success in the struggle of life itself.With a unique index to the essential principles of strategy, and Sawyer's thoughtful chapter-by-chapter commentaries, The Complete Art of War is designed to guide the reader to new insights into the nature of human conflict and a greater understanding of every field of human activity, from playing the game of politics to building a successful marriage, from closing a deal to managing a large organization, and even from making war to making peace. [via]
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The Essential Art Of Warby Sun-Tzu, Ralph D. Sawyer, Mei-Chun Lee SawyerISBN 0465072046 (0-465-07204-6)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Essential Art Of War'Book summary:Ralph D. Sawyer is the preeminent scholar and translator on Sun-tzu's masterful work. More than 200,000 copies of his Sun-tzu Art of War and more than 55,000 copies of The Complete Art of War have been sold. The Art of War is the most famous study of strategy ever written and has had an extraordinary influence on the history of warfare. The Essential Art of War brings Sun-tzu's classic work to a new, uninitiated readership. This clear and compact volume presumes no prior knowledge of the subject and presents only the material that is essential to understanding this text. Using his best-selling Art of War translation as the centerpiece, Sawyer has re-approached every chapter to include an introduction and closing commentary that deliver the key concepts. An introduction to the volume on the relevance of Sun-tzu's teachings, a chronology, historical background on the translation itself, and a bibliographic essay are also included. The Essential Art of War is presented in an attractive 208-page hardcover volume with foiled jacket, stamped case, and ribbon marker, in a convenient gift size.[via]More editions of The Essential Art Of War:
The Face of Battleby John KeeganISBN 0140048979 (0-14-004897-9)
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The Face of Battle: A Study of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Sommeby John KeeganISBN 0712621202 (0-7126-2120-2)
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A History of Military Thought: From the Enlightenment to the Cold Warby Azar GatISBN 0199247625 (0-19-924762-5)
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The Illustrated Art of Warby Sun-Tzu, Thomas F. ClearyISBN 1590301854 (1-59030-185-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Illustrated Art of War'Book summary:Sun Tzu's Art of War just got better. The Illustrated Art of War enlivens Thomas Cleary's complete translation, including commentaries, with full-color reproductions of paintings and statuary from China and Japan. Talk about martial art--these depictions show full battles scenes, the Chinese god of war, weaponry, processions--even an ancient map. --Brian Bruya [via]
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The Illustrated Art of Warby Thomas Cleary, Sun-TzuISBN 1570624224 (1-57062-422-4)
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The Illustrated Art of War: The Definitive English Translation by Samuel B. Griffithby Samuel B. Griffith, SunziISBN 019518999X (0-19-518999-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Illustrated Art of War: The Definitive English Translation by Samuel B. Griffith'Book summary:With well over a million copies sold, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a true masterpiece, a series of brilliant aphorisms that illuminate the planning and conduct of war. Now this classic work is available in an elegant illustrated edition, featuring seventy-five color and black-and-white images.
From perceptive descriptions of the nine varieties of terrain, to advice on how to gage an enemy's weaknesses and strengths, to suggestions on the employment of secret agents, here is timeless advice on combat and military strategy. Sun Tzu's writings are unsurpassed in depth of understanding, shedding light not only on battlefield maneuvers, but also on the relevant economic, political, and psychological factors that can shape the outcome of warfare. Equally important, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu over two thousand years ago can be applied with great success outside the theater of war. Indeed, it is read avidly by corporate executives worldwide and has been touted in the movie Wall Street and the television series The Sopranos as the ultimate guide to strategy. Finally, this edition offers the definitive translation of Sun Tzu's text, by former U.S. Marine Brigadier General Samuel Griffith, who was also an authority of Mao Tse-Tung.
Remarkable for its clear organization, lucid prose, and the acuity of its intellectual and moral insights, The Art of War is the definitive study of combat. It is an essential book for military history buffs, and an ideal gift for anyone who is interested in tactics and strategy, whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom. [via]More editions of The Illustrated Art of War: The Definitive English Translation by Samuel B. Griffith:
The Illustrated Face of Battle: A Study of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Sommeby John KeeganISBN 0670827037 (0-670-82703-7)
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Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Historical Illustrationsby Michael WalzerISBN 0788196359 (0-7881-9635-9)
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The Laws of War: Constraints on Warfare in the Western Worldby Michael Howard, Mark R. Shulman, George J. AndreopoulosISBN 0300070624 (0-300-07062-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Laws of War: Constraints on Warfare in the Western World'Book summary:This book explores not only the formal constraints on the conduct of war throughout Western history but also the unwritten conventions about what is permissible in the course of military operations. Ranging from classical antiquity to the present, historians discuss the legal and cultural regulation of violence in such areas as belligerent rights, the treatment of prisoners and civilians, the observing of truces and immunities, the use of particular weapons, siege warfare, codes of honour, and war crimes. The book begins with a general overview of the subject by Michael Howard. The contributors then discuss the formal and informal constraints on conducting war as they existed in classical antiquity, the age of chivalry, early modern Europe, colonial America, and the age of Napoleon. They also examine how these constraints have been applied to wars at sea, on land, and in the air, planning for nuclear war, and national liberation struggles, in which one of the participants is not an organized state. The book concludes with reflections by Paul Kennedy and George Andreopoulos on the main challenges facing the quest for humanitarian norms in warfare in the future. [via]
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Low Intensity Operations; Subversion, Insurgency, Peace-Keepingby Frank KitsonISBN 0811709574 (0-8117-0957-4)
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Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to the Nuclear Ageby Peter ParetISBN 0691027641 (0-691-02764-1)
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The Mask of Commandby John KeeganISBN 0140114068 (0-14-011406-8)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Mask of Command'Book summary:John Keegan asks us to consider questions that are seldom asked: What makes a great military leader? Why is it that men, indeed sometimes entire nations, follow a single leader, often to victory, but with equal dedication also to defeat?
Dozens of names come to mind...Napoleon, Lee, Charlemagne, Hannibal, Castro, Hussein. From a wide array, Keegan chooses four commanders who profoundly influenced the course of history: Alexander the Great, the Duke of Wellington, Ulysses S. Grant and Adolph Hitler. All powerful leaders, each cast in a different mold, each with diverse results.
"THE MASK OF COMMAND is as good as military history can get." (B-O-M-C News) [via]
Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thoughtby Michael I. HandelISBN 0714681326 (0-7146-8132-6)
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On Warby Karl Von Clausewitz, colonel J. GrahamISBN 1406505528 (1-4065-0552-8)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'On War'Book summary:On War is perhaps the greatest book ever written about war. Carl von Clausewitz, a Prussian soldier, had witnessed at first hand the immense destructive power of the French Revolutionary armies which swept across Europe between 1792 and 1815. His response was to write a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. On War is both a philosophical and practical work in which Clausewitz defines the essential nature of war, debates the qualities of the great commander, assesses the relative strengths of defensive and offensive warfare, and - in highly controversial passages - considers the relationship between war and politics. His arguments are illustrated with vivid examples drawn from the campaigns of Frederick the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte. For the student of society as well as the military historian, On War remains a compelling and indispensable source. [via]
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On Warby Michael Howard, Carl Von Clausewitz, Peter ParetISBN 0691018545 (0-691-01854-5)
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On Warby F. N. Maude, Karl Von Clausewitz, Jan Willem Honig, J. J. GrahamISBN 0760755973 (0-7607-5597-3)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'On War'Book summary:Carl von Clausewitz's "On War" has been called, 'not simply the greatest, but the only truly great book on war'. It is an extraordinary attempt to construct an all-embracing theory of how war works. Its coherence and ambition are unmatched by other military literature. "On War" is full of sharp observation, biting irony, and memorable phrases, the most famous being, 'war is a continuation of politics by other means'. [via]
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Panzer Leaderby Heinz GuderianISBN 0892010762 (0-89201-076-2)
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Strategyby Basil Henry Liddell HartISBN 0452010713 (0-452-01071-3)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Strategy'Book summary:This is the classic book on war as we know it. During his long life, Basil H. Liddell Hart was considered one of the world's foremost military thinkers--a man generally regarded as the "Clausewitz of the 20th century."
Liddell Hart stressed movement, flexibilty, surprise. He saw that in most military campaigns dislocation of the enemy's psychological and physical balance is prelude to victory. This dislocation results from a strategic indirect approach. Reflect for a moment on the results of direct confrontation (trench war in WW I) versus indirect dislocation (Blitzkreig in WW II). Liddell Hart is also tonic for business and political planning: just change the vocabulary and his concepts fit.
"The most important book by one of the outstanding military authorities of our time." (Library Journal) [via]
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Sun Pin: Military Methodsby Pin Sun, Ralph D. SawyerISBN 0813388880 (0-8133-8888-0)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Sun Pin: Military Methods'Book summary:The enormous recent popularity in America of Sun-tzu's Art of War has heightened awareness of the great Chinese tradition of writing on theory and practice of war. This tradition has always emphasized that warfare is as much the deployment of spiritual and mental forces as of combat forces, as much a matter of patience and attention as of brute strength. As a result, new generations of readers have found many of its precepts applicable to forms of struggle far from any actual battlefield.While it has brought this tradition greater exposure, the reception of Art of War threatens to overshadow and obscure the other significant texts that followed in its wake. Foremost among these is Military Methods of the Art of War, written in the fourth century B.C. by the purported great-grandson of Sun-tzu, the general Sun Pin. Military Methods is both an extension of the strategic philosophy of the earlier work and a development of a new strategic style--one that enabled Sun Pin to guide the armies of the province of Ch'i to decisive victories over their enemies in the battles of Kuei-ling and Ma-ling.Long believed lost, the text of Military Methods was recovered from a Han dynasty tomb in 1972. The salvaged original, fragmentary in nature, is divided into thirty-three sections covering such topics as unfavorable terrains, the origins of war, "guest" and "host" armies, "male" and "female" cities, and the ten strategic uses of cavalry. To bridge the gaps in the original, translator Ralph D. Sawyer, the leading authority on Chinese military history and its major texts, has provided extensive commentary and notes, as well as a detailed historical introduction.[via]More editions of Sun Pin: Military Methods:
Sun Pin: Military Methodsby Ralph D. Sawyer, Pin Sun, Mei-Chun SawyerISBN 0813388872 (0-8133-8887-2)
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Sun Tzu: The New Translationby Sun-Tzu, J. H. HuangISBN 0688124003 (0-688-12400-3)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Sun Tzu: The New Translation'Book summary:Sun-Tzu is a landmark translation of the Chinese classic that is without a doubt one of the most important books of all time. Popularly known as The Art of War, Sun-Tzu is one of the leading books on strategic thinking ever written. While other books on strategy, wisdom, and philosophy come and go, both leaders and gentle contemplators alike have embraced the writings of Sun-tzu.
Sun-Tzu is not simply another of many translations already available, but an entirely new text, based on manuscripts recently discovered in Linyi, China, that predates all previous texts by as much as one thousand years. In translating the text, researcher and interpreter J. H. Huang traced the roots of the language to before 221 B.C. to get to the original intent; Besides offering a wonderfully clear translation, Huang adds an introduction to the history behind Sun-Tzu and his own comments on the meaning of the text. In addition, Sun-Tzu includes six appendices, five of which were uncovered at Linyi and are not found in other editions.
The writings of Sun-tzu have stood the test of time, and J. H. Huang's Sun-Tzu is the edition for the next millennium and beyond. [via]More editions of Sun Tzu: The New Translation:
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Sun Tzu's Art of War: The Modern Chinese Interpretationby Yuan Shibing, Tao HangzhangISBN 0806966394 (0-8069-6639-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Sun Tzu's Art of War: The Modern Chinese Interpretation'Book summary:For 2,400 years, Sun Tzu's "Art of War" has inspired some of history's greatest victories. Asian warlords for centuries have formulated their battle plans following Sun Tzu's precepts. Mao Zedong and General Eisenhower are two of the many great military leaders to adopt Sun Tzu's principles. This work is more than a military manual - its tactics of winning are applied by tough Fortune 500 executives, corporate raiders and labour union negotiators. Even computer strategy-game players and wargamers are getting in on the act. [via]
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Sun Zi Art of War: An Illustrated Translation with Asian Perspectives and Insightsby Chow Hou Wee, SunziISBN 013100137X (0-13-100137-X)
Hardcover, Pearson Prentice Hall
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Sun Zi Art of War: An Illustrated Translation with Asian Perspectives and Insights'Book summary:Over the years, there has been great interest in the works of Sun Zi. His treatise, the Art of War, has received great attention both in the military war room and the corporate boardroom. Even in the 2003 war against Iraq, one could easily detect strategies that were inspired by this work. While many people have quoted from and analyzed the Art of War, there are very few translated books that accurately capture the tremendous wisdom embedded in the treatise. This book hopes to address the shortfalls of previous translated works and is different in several major dimensions.
First, the original classical Chinese text is included for authenticity of translation.
Second, hanyu pinyin is used to help readers understand the Chinese characters.
Third, difficult Chinese words are explained and illustrated to help readers appreciate the intricacy and beauty of the Chinese language.
Fourth, extensive cross-referencing has been used so that Sun Zis philosophy can be better understood.
Finally generous examples are used to illustrate the various concepts and principles.The aim of this book is to let the reader gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Sun Zis Art of War, and inspire him/her to apply the principles in numerous areas, including the realms of business and management. [via]
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Sun Zi: The Art of Warby Guoliang XieISBN 0835131769 (0-8351-3176-9)
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Sun-Tzu: The Art of Warby Ralph D. SawyerISBN 081331951X (0-8133-1951-X)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Sun-Tzu: The Art of War'Book summary:[via]The Art of War is almost certainly the most famous study of strategy ever written and has had an extraordinary influence on the history of warfare. The principles Sun-tzu expounded were utilized brilliantly by such great Asian war leaders as Mao Tse-tung, Giap, and Yamamoto. First translated two hundred years ago by a French missionary, Sun-tzus Art of War has been credited with influencing Napoleon, the German General Staff, and even the planning for Desert Storm. Many Japanese companies make this book required reading for their key executives. And increasingly, Western businesspeople and others are turning to the Art of War for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive situations of all kinds.Unlike most editions of Sun-tzu currently available (many simply retreads of older, flawed translations), this superb new translation makes use of the best available classical Chinese manuscripts, including the ancient tomb text version discovered by archaeologists at Linyi, China.Ralph Sawyer, an outstanding Western scholar of ancient Chinese warfare and a successful businessman in his own right, places this classic work of strategy in its proper historical context. Sawyer supplies a portrait of Sun-tzus era and outlines several battles of the period that may have either influenced Sun-tzu or been conducted by him. While appreciative of the philosophical richness of the Art of War, this edition stresses Sun-tzus practical origins and presents a translation that is both accurate and accessible.More editions of Sun-Tzu: The Art of War:
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Sun-Tzu: The Art of Warfare The First English Translation Incorporating the Recently Discovered Yin-Ch'Ueh-Shan Textsby Roger T. Ames, Sun-TzuISBN 034536239X (0-345-36239-X)
Hardcover, Ballantine Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Sun-Tzu: The Art of Warfare The First English Translation Incorporating the Recently Discovered Yin-Ch'Ueh-Shan Texts'Book summary: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. [via]
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War, Politics and Powerby Karl Von Clausewitz, Edward M. CollinsISBN 0895269996 (0-89526-999-6)
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War, Politics, and Power: Selections from on War, and I Believe and Professby Carl Von Clausewitz, Edward M. CollinsISBN 0895264013 (0-89526-401-3)
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With Musket, Cannon and Sword: Battle Tactics of Napoleon and His Enemiesby Brent NosworthyISBN 1885119275 (1-885119-27-5)
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El arte de la guerra / The Art of Warby Sun-TzuISBN 9875503703 (987-550-370-3)
Softcover, Longseller S.A.
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› Find signed collectible books: 'El Arte de la Guerra / The Art of War'Book summary:La versión de Thomas Cleary, de El Arte de la Guerra, libro de ds mil años de antiguedad, saca a la luz uno de los mas importantes textos clásicos chinos. En el que, a pesar del tiempo transcurrido, ninguna de sus máximas ha quedado anticuada. [via]
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El Arte De LA Guerra IIby Sun BiuISBN 8441401179 (84-414-0117-9)
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Guerras Justas E Injustas/ Just and Unjust Wars: Un Razonamiento Moral Con Ejemplos Historicos / a Moral Argument With Historical Illustrationsby Michael WalzerISBN 8449310822 (84-493-1082-2)
Softcover, Paidos Iberica Ediciones S A
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Guerras Justas E Injustas/ Just and Unjust Wars: Un Razonamiento Moral Con Ejemplos Historicos / a Moral Argument With Historical Illustrations'Book summary:El presente libro, que considera la guerra como la más severa prueba a que puedan enfrentarse hombres y mujeres, es una obra maestra de la teoría política y moral. En la obra se mezclan los ejemplos históricos, las opiniones de los decisores y participantes en conflictos armados, así como la tradición filosófica, teológica y politológica sobre el tema. Concretamente, se ocupa del ius ad bellum, justicia o injusticia del recurso de la guerra; del ius in bellum, la justicia o injustica de las conductas que se dan o pueden darse una vez iniciadas las hostilidades; y del ius post bellum, la justicia o injusticia de los acuerdos y tratados de paz. En los tres campos la aportación de Walzer es novedosa, alejada del pensamiento convencional acerca de la guerra convencional dominante en la teoría internacional, y apropiada para analizar la conflictividad armada de la posguerra fría, donde los conflictos armados entre Estados son la excepción. Esta edición aborda en su prefacio el problema de las implicaciones morales de la intervención en los incontables conflictos interétnicos que fueron moneda corriente en la pasada década de los noventa, y aporta una serie de ejemplos históricos que van desde el ataque de los atenienses a la isla-Estado de Melos hasta la masacre de My-Lay. "En nuestros días, el lenguaje de la teoría de la guerra justa se utiliza prácticamente en todas partes, y lo mismo está en boca de los gobernantes legítimos que en la de los ilegítimos. Es difícil imaginar una intervención militar que no reciba el apoyo de sus promotores... De hecho, únicamente en los Estados democráticos pueden los ciudadanos unirse a la polémica con libertad y sentido crítico. Este libro fue escrito para ellos, en la creencia de que la teoría de la guerra justa es una guía necesaria para la toma de decisiones democráticas."MICHAEL WALZER [via]
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