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Sun Tzu's Art of War - Illustrated & Translated for Modern Readers

Sun Tzu's Art of War is a seminal work in the field of military strategy, offering insights on warfare and leadership. This illustrated and translated edition aims to make the ancient text accessible to a contemporary audience, with visual aids and a language that reflects current usage. more

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Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu, born around 544 BC and died around 496 BC, was a renowned Chinese military strategist. His military thoughts are mainly reflected in his book 'The Art of War', which is considered the classic of military strategy and has had a profound impact on various fields such as military, politics, and economics in later generations. more

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“This is truth: When you sacrifice your life, you must make fullest use of your weaponry. It is false not to do so, and to die with a weapon as yet undrawn.”

“The halberd is inferior to the spear on the battlefield. With the spear you can take the initiative, the halberd is defensive.”

“From inside fortifications, the gun has no equal among weapons. It is the supreme weapon on the field before the ranks clash, but once swords are crossed the gun becomes useless.”

“Go ahead and gamble a lie. A person who will not tell you seven lies within a hundred yards is useless as a man.”