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The Art of War: A New Translation (Chinese Bound Classics) Hardcover – August 16, 2022

by Sun Tzu (Author), James Trapp (Translator)
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Using a new translation by James Trapp and including editorial notes, this bilingual edition of The Art of War lays the original Chinese text opposite the modern English translation.
 
Written in the sixth century BC, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still used as a guide for military strategy today. Napoleon, Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. Beyond the world of war, business and management gurus have also applied Sun Tzu's ideas to office politics and corporate strategy. This edition contains the full original 13 chapters on such topics as laying plans, attacking by stratagem, weaponry, terrain, and the use of spies. Sun Tzu addresses different campaign situations, marching, energy and exploiting your enemy's weaknesses. Of immense influence on great leaders across millennia, The Art of War is a classic text richly deserving this exquisite edition.
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  6. ISBN-10
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“With editorial notes and a new translation by James Trapp, this beautifully bound book is a must for any strategist or business man, or any everyday man that is looking for tips on how to rise to the top of whatever corporate or social ladder he is climbing” (City Book Review)

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Sun Tzu (also known as Sunzi) was traditionally thought by historians to have been born around 544 BCE, and that he later served as a general leading the forces of King He Lü of Wu, one of the seven Warring States of Eastern China during the Spring and Autumn period. The Art of War is based on his many victories, although modern scholarship suggests the book may have been written later.
 
James Trapp is the author of Chinese Characters: The Art and Meaning of Hanzi and Chinese Proverbs. A Chinese-language graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, he teaches Mandarin and was previously an education officer on the China Collection at the British Museum.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amber Books; Translation edition (August 16, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1907446788
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1907446788
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.79 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 0.9 x 10.2 inches
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David J Dunworth
5.0 out of 5 stars What was old is new again!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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The early translations of this wonderful book were exciting, invigorating and pretty well presented. There have been other translations of the work, always making things a little bit more clear. This version is well done and a treat to reacquaint myself with the ancient philosophies.

Great for just about anyone to read as it gives both strategic insights and also life lessons to be extracted from within its pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Edition you want if..
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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If both feel an Aesthetic is important to you as a reader, this is the edition you want. This is the second edition I own, though I'm confident it's the last version I'll ever own. Perfect for those serious about studying this Masterpiece of ageless tactics and advice. More then "just the battlefield." This is applicable to all aspects of life, to the creative of mind.
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John E. Quest
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are going 'show off' this book, this is the must have version
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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The Art of War, was a very small book carried by wise fighting men to assist them on any battlefield. However if you want a coffee table sized version - this is it! Many people who order a copy of the Art of War are disappointed by the size of the book not realizing that it was meant to be carried in a pocket.
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Gracie S
4.0 out of 5 stars Boring but easy translation to understand
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020
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I mean... It's boring, but this translation was easy to understand. I had to read it for school, and this was easier to get than if I tried to find it at a library or book store. It got the job done will, so 4 stars, but minus 1 star for boring.
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Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars ⚔️ CAME CUZ GRIMES CAME BACK TO PAY RESPECT!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020
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The traditional binding is such a nice touch! Picking the book up feels like you are holding valuable wisdom.. Reading it proves that you truly are. I don’t think my life will ever be the same.
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Robin Kristiansen
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualuty = 100% Beautiful book, good read
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
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The book looks PERFECT. Ah, it's beautiful! The book looks so much better in real life than the pictures can convey.
If you want a piece of art in your book shelf, this is it.

Oh and the book itself: is really inspiring and thoughtful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars New Translation actually has changed!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
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I already owned a previous translation of Art Of War, but wanted a hard copy and a new translation to see if anything has been changed, and it has so if you want to update your previous copy this is the version to buy!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Good quality, terrible book
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 The book at first impressed me…. Until I opened the book and went through the first few pages. The pages felt VERY thick to make the book seem like it had a lot of pages and was the “real deal”. On-top of the pages being very think, they were binded together to add extra-thickness to the book.
The content itself is a disgrace; the book shows a singular quote with a translation on the backz
A COMPLETE waste of your money, DO NOT BUY.
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M.M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 10, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better quality than pictures, really worth it
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Raphael Reis
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
Reviewed in Brazil on September 11, 2020
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Russell James
5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of wisdom.
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2019
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I've always wanted to read this book. When I found it in a copy for my Kindle I bought it and read it the same day.
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