The Art of War

''If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. '' - Consulted by tacticians on and off the battlefield for 2,500 years, this succinct text details all the elements of combat, strategy, and competition. - Off the battlefield, people continue to turn to Sun Tzu for instruction on how to thrive in competitive fields like business, law, and sports. - Our elegant gift edition features archival-quality paper and printing. - Compact volume is designed for both portability and longevity. - A classic for the home or office library. - Hardcover gift edition with dust jacket. - Book measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high. - 112 pages. Sun Tzu. (544-496 BCE) was a Chinese general, philosopher, and military strategist. He is historically credited with a successful military career that informed the principles he would later illustrate in The Art of War. His strategic proposals have endured, leaving a lasting impact to this day on politics and public life.