Sun Tzu's Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a
study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the
most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today.
Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun
Tzu's text, along with illuminating commentaries and auxiliary texts
written by distinguished strategists. The translations, by the renowned
translator Thomas Cleary, have all been published previously in book
form, except for The Silver Sparrow Art of War, which is available
here for the first time. This comprehensive collection contains:
The Art of War: This edition of Sun Tzu's text includes the classic
collection of commentaries by eleven interpreters.
Mastering the Art of War: Consisting of essays by two prominent
statesmen-generals of Han dynasty China, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ji, this
book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic into a complete
handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on episodes from
Chinese history to show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's
principles.
The Lost Art of War: Written more than one hundred years after Sun
Tzu's text, by Sun Bin, a linear descendant of Sun Tzu, this classic of
political and military strategy is faithful to the principles of The
Art of War, while developing their practical application much further.
The Silver Sparrow Art of War: A version of Sun Tzu's Art of War
based on a manuscript of the classic text discovered at a Chinese
archeological site in China's Shandong Province in 1972, which contains
previously unknown fragments.
