About this title: The Seven Military Classics is one of the most profound studies of warfare ever written. Here translated in their entirety for the first time, the seven separate essays in this volume (written between 500 b.c. and a.d. 700) include Sun Tzus famous Art of War. This is the definitive English-language edition of a unique contribution to military ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: 1993-05-05
ISBN-13:9780813312286ISBN:0813312280
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Description: Near Fine/Very Good. 0813312280 Near fine in VG lightly rubbed jacket. Clean, tight. [xix] +568pp including Chronology of Approximate Dynastic Periods, Appendices, Notes, Selected Bibliography, Glossary of Selected Terms with Chinese Characters, and Indexes. read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: 2007-11-05
ISBN-13:9780465003044ISBN:0465003044
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Description: Fine/Fine. 0813312280 Crisp, as new book. Dustjacket protected by brand new mylar cover. Contains seven Chinese classics, only one of which, Sun-tzu's Art of War, has been readily available to Western readers. It is included, along with Ta'ai Kung's Six Secret Teachings; The Methods of the Ssu-ma; Wu-tzu; Wei Liao-tzu; Three Strategies of of Huang Shih-kung; and Questions and Replies Between T'ang T'ai-tsung and Li Wei-kung. 568 pages. Indexed. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Basic Books
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780465003044ISBN:0465003044
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"Seven venerable Chinese treatises on strategy and war
The parallels between business and warfare evoke images of brilliant generals leading armies and brilliant CEOs leading businesses. Platoons battle and businesses compete with bold, wily strategies and superior execution. Given these similarities, do the classic sagas of seven ancient Chinese military strategists have insight and wisdom that might benefit today's business leaders? For the answer, read the "translator's introductions" that open each chapter in sinologist Ralph D. Sawyer's substantive book. His notes explain how these ancient strategists won their battles with the least possible military force. Sawyer presents them as sage theoreticians who were masters at outwitting their opponents. Unlike most Western military theorists, China's ancient tacticians emphasized, "speed, stealth...flexibility," still quite useful skills. getAbstract recommends this fascinating, deeply expert compilation to anyone who wants an educated overview of seven venerable Chinese military classics. Their authority and precision of thought will intrigue modern strategists as they have interested statesmen and military leaders throughout time."
"Good book and the introductions to each of the classics better prepares the reader for what is to come. The one thing missing, which can be found in other manuscripts on ancient Chinese texts, especially Sun Tzu, is there are no Chinese symbols and their literal translations; just nitpicking with that though."
"This is a great book for anyone who enjoys ancient Chinese military doctrine, or any military doctrine publications for that matter. It gives several works that are not generally advertised along side of typical mainstream publications. I definitely recommend this book."
"So far very informative.I can see how this book would be useful in many aspects of life plus giving a undrlying concept of people management in china still to this day"
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