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Title: The Art of War : The Denma Translation by Sun Tzu ISBN: 1-57062-978-1 Publisher: Shambhala Pub. Date: 17 September, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.38 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The best version of The Art of War I own
Comment: As a student in International Diplomacy I must have read the Art of War in every phase of my education since being an undergraduate. Most books are simply the translation of the book, but no real explanation to go along with the text. Some give some side notes or a long introduction, but the text itself can be difficult and little or no help is given.
This is not the case with this edition, and that is why it is head and shoulders above all others I have looked at. It begins with a lengthy introduction to acquaint readers to the book and give some very necessary background information. Next is the full translation, GREATLY helped by the recently discovered bamboo remains of the book dug up in China, and there is no commentary in this section of the book. Which is excellent for people well acquainted with the work, people who want to read the work without the running commentary, students and scholars. Next are three sections designed to help the read fully understand the text in which they have just read. Not just the ideas about war, but it's applications in many other walks of life. These chapters explain difficult Chinese concepts, the idea of a sage leader, and many, many, other relevant topics.
Lastly, is the commentary. This is where the entire work is reviewed and detailed notes are given to help the reader understand the text LINE BY LINE!! It is not judgmental, while there is a slight bias, it is mostly informative. The bias does not distract from the educational part of the information, but it does need to be pointed out. I will not go into greater detail, the reader can extrapolate from the commentary if they feel there is a slight tinge of bias.
Overall this is the one and only edition of the Art of War you will ever need to own, unless you are going to venture into more scholarly pursuits on the subject and you want to review other peoples ideas surrounding the text. This book will be sufficient for 99.99% of the people in the general public. It is an exceptional effort.
Rating: 5
Summary: Victory over War
Comment: This new translation of The Art of War offers a deeper view of victory--the "taking of the whole." It's the ultimate win-win strategy. How would a group of Buddhists, devoted to the principles of non-aggression and non-ego, approach conflict and warfare? By seeking victory over war itself! If conflict is inevitable in this world, let us seek its resolution with the least possible suffering. This is a unique book for readers who seek to apply profound strategic thought to helping the world, rather than conquering others.
Rating: 2
Summary: good but hard
Comment: I like most of it but at times it was hard to fully understand. I am going to read it again and I hope to better gain more of it the second tie around.
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Title: The Art of Strategy: A New Translation of Sun Tzu's Classic The Art of War by R.L. Wing ISBN: 0385237847 Publisher: Main Street Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1988 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers; 50 Strategic Rules by Sunzi, Gerald A. Michaelson ISBN: 1580624596 Publisher: Adams Media Corporation Pub. Date: February, 2001 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Book of Five Rings : The Classic Guide to Strategy by Miyamoto Musashi ISBN: 0517415283 Publisher: Gramercy Pub. Date: 28 May, 1988 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli ISBN: 0553212788 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 August, 1984 List Price(USD): $4.50 |
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Title: The Art of War by Sun Tzu ISBN: 0385292163 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub. Date: 10 March, 1983 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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