The Art of War

Resumen del libro

The Art of War, the world's oldest treatise on warfare, has been studied by leaders for centuries.Dated to about fifth century BCE,The Art of Waris considered the oldest treatise on war in the world. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of thirteen chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare, such as planning offenses, military combat, and the employment of spies. Influential in Eastern civilization for millennia and in Western culture since its first translation in the eighteenth century, the teachings of this book have been applied to scenarios as varied as office politics, the Vietnam War, and American football. Featuring gilded edges and a heat-burnished cover, this edition of The Art of War is a stylish addition to your bookshelf.

Biografía del autor

Sun Tzu (en la romanización clásica) o Sun Wu, más conocido como Sunzi. Distinguido general al servicio del rey Helü def Wu en el siglo VI antes de Cristo, durante el periodo de las Primaveras y los Otoños de la antigua China (770 476 a. C.).<br> <br> Sun Tzu ha tenido un impacto significativo en la historia y culturas china y asiática, tanto por escribir 'El arte de la guerra' como por ser una figura histórica legendaria.