The Art of War
The Art of War is a classical Chinese treatise on military science attributed to Sunzi. This volume examines the historical translation efforts of the text, including the work of Joseph Amiot and E.F. Calthrop, while evaluating the accuracy of these interpretations against the original writings.
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1910
Latest release
Oct 9, 2026
Pages
210
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents
- Preface by Lionel Giles
- INTRODUCTION
- The Text of Sun Tzŭ
- The Commentators
- Appreciations of Sun Tzŭ
- Apologies for War
- Bibliography
- Chapter I. Laying Plans
- Chapter II. WAGING WAR
- Chapter III. Attack by Stratagem
- Chapter IV. Tactical Dispositions
- Chapter V. Energy
- Chapter VI. WEAK POINTS AND STRONG
- Chapter VII. MANŒUVERING
- Chapter VIII. VARIATION OF TACTICS
- Chapter IX. THE ARMY ON THE MARCH
- Chapter X. Terrain
- Chapter XI. THE NINE SITUATIONS
- Chapter XII. The Attack by Fire
- Chapter XIII. The Use of Spies