Sun Tzu's the Art of War

<p>HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.</p> <p>Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.</p> <p>Focusing on the principle of outsmarting a foe before resorting to battle this treatise by Chinese general, strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu is a masterpiece of military strategy. His timeless advice to know yourself, your enemy, your sparring ground and to prioritise diplomatic solutions has been influential since its creation.</p> <p>Written during the sixth century BCE, to this day The Art of War has guided leaders for thousands of years and remains to this day a touchstone not only for generals, but for CEOs, athletes and anyone facing their own battles of cunning and tact.</p>