Art of War

Name: Art of War
Rating: 4.1 (155 reviews)
Author: Unknown Author
ISBN: 9781473661738

by Unknown Author

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(155 ratings)

112 pages2017Hodder & StoughtonISBN 9781473661738

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting. 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. 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.

Publication Details

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 2017
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781473661738

About Unknown Author

James Clavell (born Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell; October 10, 1924 – September 6, 1994) was an Australian-born British author, screenwriter, and director, best known for his *Asian Saga* consisting of 6 novels, including the critically acclaimed [*Shōgun*][2] (1975). This epic historical novel, inspired by the story of English navigator William Adams, explores cultural clashes and survival in feudal Japan. It became an international bestseller and has been adapted twice for television: first as a groundbreaking NBC miniseries in 1980 and more recently in 2024 as a critically praised FX/Hulu series. Clavell’s experiences as a World War II prisoner of war in a Japanese camp deeply influenced his works, which are celebrated for their rich cultural detail and historical depth. In addition to his novels, he wrote screenplays for films such as *The Great Escape* (1963) and directed *To Sir, with Love* (1967). Naturalized as an American citizen later in life, Clavell left a legacy of storytelling that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. He passed away in Vevey, Switzerland, at the age of 69. ([Source][1]) [1]: https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Clavell [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2918756W