{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-by-sun-tzu-rare-books","title":"The art of war by Sun Tzu (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless treatise on military strategy, tactics, and leadership, written over 2,500 years ago in ancient China. At its core, the book emphasizes the importance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"378\"\u003estrategy over brute force\u003c\/strong\u003e, advocating for victory through intelligence, adaptability, deception, and timing. Comprising 13 short chapters, it covers key concepts such as understanding the terrain, knowing the enemy and oneself, effective leadership, the use of spies, and the moral forces that guide successful command. Though originally meant for warfare, its principles have been widely applied to business, politics, sports, and modern conflict resolution, making it a foundational text on strategic thinking across cultures and disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/strong\u003e, also spelled Sunzi, was a Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher believed to have lived during the Eastern Zhou period (approximately 5th century BCE). Little is known about his life with certainty, but he is traditionally credited with writing \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e, a work that profoundly shaped both Eastern and Western military thought. His teachings stress foresight, flexibility, and psychological warfare—making him one of the most influential figures in the history of strategy. Though some scholars debate the historical accuracy of his existence, \u003cem data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e remains a cornerstone of classical Chinese philosophy and global strategic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255612924090,"sku":"354WA1PFL-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/aw_3f4aa6dc-7484-4d9b-8024-b7e2d73e5c46.jpg?v=1761066665","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-by-sun-tzu-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}