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The Art of War
by: Sun Zi

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.02
EAN: 9781570625527
ISBN: 1570625522
Label: Shambhala Publications Inc
Manufacturer: Shambhala Publications Inc
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2001-01
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Studio: Shambhala Publications Inc
Sales Rank: 1097297

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Editorial Review:

Synopsis:
A groundbreaking new translation with essays and commentary reveal this guide to enlightened living * Offers a fresh new universal perspective of the text: War is any situation that demands hard choices about creation, destruction, life and death; The State is the system in which we love - our household, our culture or society, or our own mind * Offers in depth essays and line-by-line commentary Previous translations of The Art of War have presented Sun Tzu's classic from the point of view of military strategy, Chinese history, or Taoist philosophy. This new translation offers a fresh perspective on this ancient Chinese text. Here Sun Tzu's strategic principles of warfare (based as they were on the fundamental insights of the Chinese spiritual and philosophical tradition) are seen as universally relevant - the foundation for personal transformation and the creation of a more enlightened society.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- The translation that makes the difference
I've read several versions, ranging from the gibbering incoherent to ... well, this one. Here is craftsmanship of the highest order. The Denma group have rendered the original text into clear and understandable English. This hardback version comes with excellent annexes illuminating and exploring the text, and explaining the process they used. It's also just the right size for a book you're going to read, rather than leave on the shelf.

If you're unfamiliar with Sun Tzu the book revealed in this translation may not be what you expect. This is a startlingly practical handbook on how to approach and tackle conflict - and win. Sun Tzu's goal was victory, albeit with the clear understanding that true victory means you have gained ... Read More:

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- An edition for warriors and pacifists alike
I know what you are thinking. You are about to skip past this review because you don't see the point in yet another version of this Chinese introduction to warfare, no matter how legendary it is. True, Sun Tzu did seem to have insights into warfare which have since benefited many commanders, but there are just so may editions out there. Well, you are wrong. This translation is one of the most impressive I have come across and was pieced together with a love and attention which could single it out as one of the very best translations available.
The Denma Translation Group are against war. They point out that Sun Tzu's work encourages the commander to attain victory without destroying the enemy forces and thus creating a state of resentment ... Read More:

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- Wow!
At first when i picked this book up, expecting high ambicuos standards of writing, i found it hard to get into. Continually, selfconsously reminding myself about how good the book is supposed to be, the text really didnt hit me as i thought it might. Once i finished the book i wished i had read it all over again without knowing the contents.

Overall an amazing book! Should be on every booklovers book-shelf.

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- The Ulitmate Sun Tzu Translation
A new standard has been set. The Denma Translation Group's Sun Tzu rendering shows extraordinary accuracy; as stated in the book, they "argued over every word." I am very impressed to see very little paraphrasing as well. And though this emphasis does sometimes break up the reading flow, the group did an admirable job minimizing its overall effects.

In addition to the translation, this book has the finest essays analyzing the many Art of War concepts. Not stopping there, the authors then skillfully explained each and every passage of Sun Tzu. even though this book was recently published it has taken the group a decade to complete. Wow, this book deserves a space on any book-lover's bookshelf.

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