Art of War
An Art of War is a ancient Chinese military text dating from about 5th century BC written by Sun Tsu.
- AKA: Sun Tzu's Military Method, 孙子兵法, Master Sun's Military Methods.
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- Lionel Giles first translation into English in 1910.
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- See: Military Art (Military Science), Chinese Military Text, Military Strategy, Military Tactics.
References
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- (ChatGPT-OpenAI, 2023) ⇒ https://chat.openai.com/chat Retrieved: 2023-04-02.
- Q: What is the "Art of War"?
- A: “The Art of War” is an ancient Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu, a military general and strategist, in the 5th century BC. It is considered one of the most influential military texts in history and has been widely studied and applied in military, business, and political contexts.
The book is composed of 13 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, deception, and leadership. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself, the enemy, and the terrain in order to win battles and achieve strategic goals.
One of the key themes of “The Art of War” is the idea that the best way to win a battle is to avoid fighting altogether. Sun Tzu argues that the ultimate goal of warfare should be to achieve victory with minimal loss of life and resources, and that the most effective way to do this is to use strategy and deception to outmaneuver the enemy.
The principles outlined in “The Art of War” have been applied not only to military strategy, but also to business and politics. The book has influenced many leaders throughout history, including Napoleon Bonaparte and Mao Zedong, and it continues to be studied and analyzed by scholars and practitioners today.
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- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War Retrieved:2023-4-2.
- The Art of War (, pinyin: Sūnzi bīngfǎ) is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun"), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills or art related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalized as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfareand has influenced both East Asian and Western military theory and thinking and has found a variety of applications in a myriad of competitive non-military endeavors across the modern world including espionage, culture, politics, business, and sports.[1] [2] [3] [4]
The book contains a detailed explanation and analysis of the 5th-century BC Chinese military, from weapons, environmental conditions, and strategy to rank and discipline. Sun also stressed the importance of intelligence operatives and espionage to the war effort. Considered one of history's finest military tacticians and analysts, his teachings and strategies formed the basis of advanced military training for millennia to come.
The book was translated into French and published in 1772 (re-published in 1782) by the French Jesuit Jean Joseph Marie Amiot. A partial translation into English was attempted by British officer Everard Ferguson Calthrop in 1905 under the title The Book of War. The first annotated English translation was completed and published by Lionel Giles in 1910.[5] Military and political leaders such as the Chinese communist revolutionary Mao Zedong, Japanese Takeda Shingen, Vietnamese general Võ Nguyên Giáp, and American military generals Douglas MacArthur and Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. are all cited as having drawn inspiration from the book.
- The Art of War (, pinyin: Sūnzi bīngfǎ) is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun"), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills or art related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalized as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfareand has influenced both East Asian and Western military theory and thinking and has found a variety of applications in a myriad of competitive non-military endeavors across the modern world including espionage, culture, politics, business, and sports.[1] [2] [3] [4]
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- ↑ Garner, Rochelle (16 October 2006), "Oracle's Ellison Uses 'Art of War' in Software Battle With SAP", Bloomberg, archived from the original on 20 October 2015, retrieved 18 May 2013
- ↑ Hack, Damon (3 February 2005), "For Patriots' Coach, War Is Decided Before Game", The New York Times, retrieved 18 May 2013
- ↑ The Art of War by Sun Tzu – Special Edition. Special Edition Books. 2007. p. 62.