Description: A classic collection the Art of War and other Chinese military texts, beautifully presented with a striking, foil-embossed cover design.Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these seven texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. These seven texts display an understanding of strategy and warfare still relevant more than 2,000 years after they were originally written. Together, they present a uniquely eastern tradition of warfare that emphasizes speed, stealth, and cunning.This collection includes seven of the most famous military texts of ancient China: The Art of War, Wuzi, Wei Liaozi, Taigong's Six Secret Teachings, The Methods of the Sima, Three Strategies of Huang Shigong, and Questions and Replies Between Emperor Taizong of Tang and General Li Jing.These new translations bring to light several texts that display an understanding of strategy and warfare that still has relevance millennia after their original publication. From the 11th-century AD onward, these texts became required reading for Chinese military officers.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
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Location: Gloucester
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EAN: 9781839401596
UPC: 9781839401596
ISBN: 9781839401596
MPN: N/A
Format: Hardback, 384 pages
Author: Ziya, Jiang
Book Title: The Art of War and Other Chinese Military Classics
Item Height: 2.9 cm
Item Length: 22.8 cm
Item Weight: 0.63 kg
Item Width: 18.3 cm
Language: Eng
Publisher: Arcturus
