The Art of War

An immortal book that has existed for more than two thousand years. The very first treatise in human history dedicated to war and military art. The name of the author — the greatest military leader and military theorist of Ancient China, Sun Tzu, 6th-5th centuries BC — has become forever inscribed in world history. «The Art of War» is the ability to correctly assess and utilize circumstances and available resources. It is the art of understanding and management. The path of self-knowledge and resistance. Legendary commanders, politicians, and entrepreneurs from various countries and eras have achieved their decisive victories thanks to the recommendations from this book. Sun Tzu's philosophy is still applied by state leaders and top managers of the world's largest corporations, helping them to defeat competitors, achieve profitable cooperation, and improve management methods. Acquaintance with these principles allows one to gain the wisdom of the ages and win any war. The edition includes a classic translation and comments by the outstanding Soviet oriental scholar Academician N. I. Konrad.