This THE ART OF WAR includes commentaries, references, footnotes and the Original Unabridged translation by Lionel Giles of the British Museum. It includes all 13 Chapters with historical notes for the reader to review and contemplate Sun Tzu's teachings as it applies to their life.

THE ART OF WAR is game theory from the year 514 B.C. It is divided into 13 chapters covering all the steps of battle, be it in the office or across continents. Topics include, "Five Essentials for Victory," "Tactical Dispositions," "Maneuvering," and many more.

No student of influence should be without this historic philosophy book on leadership. This Value Classic Reprint provides a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

The Table of Contents is as follows:

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3

Sun Wu and His Book 3

The Text of Sun Tzu 13

The Commentators 15

Appreciations of Sun Tzu 18

Apologies for War 19

I. LAYING PLANS 23

II. WAGING WAR 26

III. ATTACK BY STRATAGEM 29

IV. TACTICAL DISPOSITIONS 33

V. ENERGY 36

VI. WEAK POINTS AND STRONG 41

VII. MANEUVERING 46

VIII. VARIATION IN TACTICS 53

IX. THE ARMY ON THE MARCH 57

X. TERRAIN 66

XI. THE NINE SITUATIONS 72

XII. THE ATTACK BY FIRE 90

XIII. THE USE OF SPIES 94