The Art of War |
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 | I've read several versions, ranging from the gibbering incoherent to ... well, this one. Here is craftsmanship of the highest order. The Denma group have rendered the original text into clear and understandable English. This hardback version comes with excellent annexes illuminating and exploring the text, and explaining the process they used. It's also just the right size for a book you're going to read, rather than leave on the shelf.
If you're unfamiliar with Sun Tzu the book revealed in this translation may not be what you expect. This is a startlingly practical handbook on how to approach and tackle conflict - and win. Sun Tzu's goal was victory, albeit with the clear understanding that true victory means you have gained something worth the cost.
Once you get behind the words, what Sun Tzu has says is practical, useable and insightful. Above all, there is a great elegance and deceptive simplicity here. Deep understanding, set out in elegant, concise and clear language. ... read more.
Written by Sun Zi.
Published 01 January 2001.
Published by Shambhala Publications Inc.
rrp £21.00.
272 pages Hardcover.
ISBN: 1570625522
ISBN-13: 9781570625527 | |
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