The Art of War  (English, Paperback, Tzu Sun)

The oldest military treatise in the world, The Art of War is a collection of strategies, situational methods and basic war advice that has since been integrated into every sphere of life.

Summary of the Book

Compared to the West's chess-like approach to war, Asia has always followed an approach more suited to the territorial game of Go. In fact, the game itself is supposed to have evolved from the eastern beliefs which have stemmed from Sun Tzu's masterpiece on war and battle. A legendary advisor to kings, Sun Tzu's only surviving legacy is this book, passed down through generations and containing some of the best known strategies and most sensible advice for all kinds of situations. Know your enemy, says Sun Tzu, and know yourself. Knowing competition builds a chance of success. Knowing one's own strengths and weaknesses guarantees it. The teachings of Sun Tzu have been followed to glorious victory in wars across history and they have been ignored to crippling defeats.

About Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu was a Chinese military strategist, general and philosopher who most likely lived in the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. His actual historical existence is under speculation, several historians believe he might have been more than one person.