Laozi

Sunzi

James Legge

Lionel Giles

The Art of War and Other Classics of Eastern Thought

This copy of "Sun Tzu on the Art of War" is a complete translation of the original Chinese work, as translated by Dr. Lionel Giles from Great Britain. Although written in 1910, this translation of Sun Tzu's work continues to be the standard from which other English translations of the Art of War are measured. Dr. Lionel Giles had both a solid background in military affairs and was fluent in Chinese where he served as a representative of the British government. He was uniquely qualified to translate the Art of War in a way that would explain what Sun Tzu meant with each of his passages. The following, without commentary, is the Dr. Giles translation: as it appeared in the copy of original Luzac and Co. book. It has proven to be useful to many. This is a straight translation, devoid of modern definitions and supposed meanings. It is our belief that each man can determine the best meaning for each section of this work. Do not be hemmed in by another person's opinion. This printing of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is dedicated to anyone who wishes to understand the nature of human conflict. Both on the battlefield and in the business world. The described techniques can be adapted to both situations quite effectively.

Sun Tzu on the Art of War

Sun Tzu

Istvan Aggott Honsch

Sun Tzu's Art of War has been vastly influential in the east since China's Warring States Period (403 BC - 221 Be. And though its first translation into a European language was only in 1782, the book's significance was quickly recognized; and even such towering figures of Western history as Napoleon and General Douglas MacArthur have claimed it as a source of inspiration. Pax Librorum (www.PaxLibrorum.com) now brings readers this restored and highly accessible unannotated edition of Lionel Giles' definitive translation of this enduring masterpiece.

Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Restored Translation)

A arte da guerra

Dallas Galvin

"Widely regarded as 'The oldest military treatise in the world, ' this compact ... book, written more than 2,500 years ago ... retains much of its original authoritative merit. American officers during World War II read it closely. The Japanese army studied the work for decades, and many twentieth-century Chinese officers are said to have known the book by heart"--Publisher description.

The Art of War

Qiu Kong

The Sayings of Confucius

Confucius Confucius

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The Sayings of Confucius; A New Translation of the Greater Part of the Confucian Analects

PREFACE. THE Author of this very practical treatise on Scotch Loch - Fishing desires clearly that it may be of use to all who had it. He does not pretend to have written anything new, but to have attempted to put what he has to say in as readable a form as possible. Everything in the way of the history and habits of fish has been studiously avoided, and technicalities have been used as sparingly as possible. The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general. This section is interleaved with blank shects for the readers notes. The Author need hardly say that any suggestions addressed to the case of the publishers, will meet with consideration in a future edition. We do not pretend to write or enlarge upon a new subject. Much has been said and written-and well said and written too on the art of fishing but loch-fishing has been rather looked upon as a second-rate performance, and to dispel this idea is one of the objects for which this present treatise has been written. Far be it from us to say anything against fishing, lawfully practised in any form but many pent up in our large towns will bear us out when me say that, on the whole, a days loch-fishing is the most convenient. One great matter is, that the loch-fisher is depend- ent on nothing but enough wind to curl the water, -and on a large loch it is very seldom that a dead calm prevails all day, -and can make his arrangements for a day, weeks beforehand whereas the stream- fisher is dependent for a good take on the state of the water and however pleasant and easy it may be for one living near the banks of a good trout stream or river, it is quite another matter to arrange for a days river-fishing, if one is looking forward to a holiday at a date some weeks ahead. Providence may favour the expectant angler with a good day, and the water in order but experience has taught most of us that the good days are in the minority, and that, as is the case with our rapid running streams, -such as many of our northern streams are, -the water is either too large or too small, unless, as previously remarked, you live near at hand, and can catch it at its best. A common belief in regard to loch-fishing is, that the tyro and the experienced angler have nearly the same chance in fishing, -the one from the stern and the other from the bow of the same boat. Of all the absurd beliefs as to loch-fishing, this is one of the most absurd. Try it. Give the tyro either end of the boat he likes give him a cast of ally flies he may fancy, or even a cast similar to those which a crack may be using and if he catches one for every three the other has, he may consider himself very lucky. Of course there are lochs where the fish are not abundant, and a beginner may come across as many as an older fisher but we speak of lochs where there are fish to be caught, and where each has a fair chance. Again, it is said that the boatman has as much to do with catching trout in a loch as the angler. Well, we dont deny that. In an untried loch it is necessary to have the guidance of a good boatman but the same argument holds good as to stream-fishing...

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The Sayings of Confucius; a New Translation of the Greater Part of the Confucian Analects - Primary Source Edition

Confucius

A New Translation of the Greater Part of the Confucian Analects with Introduction and Notes

A New Translation of the Greater Part of the Confucian Analects with Introd. and Notes

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The Sayings of Confucius: A New Translation of the Greater Part of the Confucian Analects

Sun Tzu's classic treatise on war and strategy.

Alex Struik

The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician, and it was believed to have been compiled during the early Warring States period (475 BC). The text is composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly known to be the definitive work on military strategy and tactics of its time.

The Oldest Military Treatise in the World

Shawn Conners

The ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu is universally recognized as the greatest military strategist in history, a master of warfare interpretation. This condensed version of his influential classic imparts the knowledge and skills to overcome every adversary in war, at the office, or in everyday life.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Large Print Edition

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Sun-Tzu on The Art of War

This collectible edition presents Sun Tzu's timeless instructions regarding military strategy and managing conflict in two forms--one translation without notes or commentary, and the other with Giles' complete translation and notes.

Lionel Giles

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