A military strategist and general of the fifth or sixth century BC, Sun Tzu served the state of Wu near the end of the Spring and Autumn period. He is traditionally ascribed as the author of ‘The Art of War’, a systematic guide to strategy and tactics for rulers and commanders. The book discusses various manoeuvres and the effect of terrain on the outcome of battles. It stresses the importance of accurate information about the enemy’s forces, dispositions and deployments and movements. The treatise’s insistence on the close relationship between political considerations and military policy went to inform the thinking of politicians, generals and noted leaders across the world. Delphi’s Eastern Treasures Series provides eReaders with rare and precious works of Middle-Eastern and Asian literature, featuring prominent works of history, fiction, religion and philosophy, complemented with the original texts. This eBook presents Sun Tzu’s complete works, with illustrations, a concise introduction, multiple translations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Sun Tzu and ‘The Art of War’

* Features the complete extant text, in both English translation and the Traditional Chinese text

* Multiple English translations

* Concise introduction to the work

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables

* Includes Giles’ extensive annotations, with hyperlinked endnotes

* Provides a special dual English and Traditional Chinese text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students

* Features a bonus ‘Resources’ section — discover Sun Tzu’s ancient world

CONTENTS:

The Translations

Brief Introduction to ‘The Art of War’

Ferguson Calthrop Translation, 1905

Lionel Giles Translation, 1910

Lionel Giles Translation (Simplified Text)

The Original Text

Contents of the Traditional Chinese Text

The Dual Text

Dual Traditional Chinese and English Text

The Resources

A History of Chinese Literature (1901) by Herbert Allen Giles

Sun Wu and His Book (1910) by Lionel Giles