The Art Of War

Ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu's timeless guide to winning and maintaining power through strategic planning. Classic principles on tactics, deception, and psychological manipulation for achieving victory without bloodshed.

• Sun Tzŭ On The Art Of War
• Preface By Lionel Giles
• Introduction Sun Wu And His Book
• The Text Of Sun Tzŭ
• The Commentators
• Appreciations Of Sun Tzŭ
• Apologies For War
• Bibliography
• Chapter I. Laying Plans
• Chapter Ii. Waging War
• Chapter Iii. Attack By Stratagem
• Chapter Iv. Tactical Dispositions
• Chapter V. Energy
• Chapter Vi. Weak Points And Strong
• Chapter Vii. Manœuvering
• Chapter Viii. Variation Of Tactics
• Chapter Ix. The Army On The March
• Chapter X. Terrain
• Chapter Xi. The Nine Situations
• Chapter Xii. The Attack By Fire
• Chapter Xiii. The Use Of Spies