The Art of War: Translation, Essays, and Commentary by the Denma Translation Group - Softcover

Tzu, Sun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569571570 ISBN 13: 9781569571576

Publisher: Shambhala South Asia Editions, 2017

Synopsis

This is a new translation of The Art of War for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance it is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. This edition rediscovers the essential clarity of the ancient masterpiece, cited by generals from a dozen Chinese dynasties, international business leaders, and modern military field manuals. It also contains a full commentary on Sun Tzu, the man and his ideas, contemporary of Confucius and Buddha; and a critical guide to further reading. This is the perfect introduction to one of the world's best-known classics.

This edition is translated and edited by Jonathan Clements.

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Review:

“The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu’s wisdom in everyday situations.”—James A. Autry, co-author of "Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching"

“The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life.”—"Library Journal"

“An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius.”—Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania

The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu s wisdom in everyday situations. James A. Autry, co-author of "Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching"

The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life. "Library Journal"

An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius. Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania"

"The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu's wisdom in everyday situations."--James A. Autry, co-author of Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching

"The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life."--Library Journal

"An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius."--Victor H. Mair, professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania

About the Author:

Sun Tzu (Master Sun) was a native of the north-eastern Chinese kingdom of Qi. He was a contemporary of Confucius and famous by 512 BC as the author of 'thirteen chapters' on military matters. Recruited by the ruler of the southern kingdom of Wu, he was supposedly responsible for several decisive victories over neighbouring states.
The translator, James Clements, is the author of many books on Asia including biographies of Chairman Mao, Confucius and Khublai Khan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala South Asia Editions
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1569571570
• ISBN 13: 9781569571576
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320