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    The Art of War (Illustrated)
    The Art of War (Illustrated)
    The Art of War (Illustrated)
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    The Art of War (Illustrated)

    By Sun Tzu and Onésimo Colavidas

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    Written in the fifth century B.C. by Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, the Art of War still remain the most celebrated military treatise in the literature of China.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFV Éditions
    Release dateSep 10, 2015
    ISBN9782366682366
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    Sun Tzu

    Sun Tzu, also known as Sun Wu or Sunzi, was an ancient Chinese military strategist believed to be the author of the acclaimed military text, The Art of War. Details about Sun Tzu’s background and life are uncertain, although he is believed to have lived c. 544-496 BCE. Through The Art of War, Sun Tzu’s theories and strategies have influenced military leaders and campaigns throughout time, including the samurai of ancient and early-modern Japan, and more recently Ho Chi Minh of the Viet Cong and American generals Norman Swarzkopf, Jr. and Colin Powell during the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s.

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      The Art of War (Illustrated) - Sun Tzu

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      Copyright

      Copyright © 2012 by FV Éditions

      Cover © Colavidas Studio

      Illustrated by Onésimo Colavidas

      Translation : E.F. Calthrop

      ISBN 978-2-36668-236-6

      All Rights Reserved

      THE ART OF WAR

      The Articles of Sun Tzu

      Translated by E.F Calthrop¹

      Written in the fifth century B.C. by Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, the Art of War still remain the most celebrated military treatise in the literature of China.

      I

      PRELIMINARY RECKONING

      The words of Sun the Master : -

      To all nations War is a great matter. Upon the army death or life depend : it is the means of the existence or destruction of the State.

      Therefore it must be diligently studied.

      Now, in war, besides stratagem and the situation, there are five indispensable matters. The first is called The Way ²; the second, Heaven ; the third, Earth ; the fourth, the Leader; the fifth, Law.

      The Way or the proper conduct of man. If the ruling authority be upright, the people are united: fearless of danger, their lives are at the service of their Lord.

      Heaven. Yin and Yang³ ; heat and cold ; time and season.

      Earth. Distance ; nature ; extent ; strategic position.

      The Leader. Intelligence ; truth ; benevolence ; courage and strictness.

      Law. Partition and ordering of troops.

      These things must be known by the leader: to know them is to conquer; to know them not is to be defeated.

      Further, with regard to these and the following seven matters, the condition of the enemy must be compared with our own.

      The seven matters are:

      The virtue of the prince ; the ability of the general ; natural advantages ; the discipline of the armies ; the strength of the soldiers ; training of the soldiers ; justice both in reward and punishment.

      Knowing these things, I can foretell the victor.

      If a general under me fight according to my plans, he always conquers, and I continue to employ him ; if he differ from my plans, he will be defeated and dismissed from my service.

      Wherefore, with regard to the foregoing, considering that with us lies the advantage, and the generals agreeing, we create a situation which promises victory ; but as the moment and method cannot be fixed beforehand, the plan must be modified according to circumstances.

      War is a thing of pretence : therefore, when capable of action, we pretend disability; when near to the enemy, we pretend to be far; when far away, we pretend to be near.

      Allure the enemy by giving him a small advantage. Confuse and capture him. If there be defects, give an appearance of perfection,

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