This companion to The I Ching Workbook offers an easily accessible yet powerfully enlightening tool that will help readers understand the I Ching's way of knowledge and grasp the principles behind the world's most ancient book. B & W illustrations throughout
Najlepšia vojna je tá, ktorá sa vôbec nezačala Kniha Umenie vojny - sa dotýka takmer všetkých vojenských teórií, akými je stratégia, psychológia, meteorológia, topografia, ale aj politika, ekonómia, história, filozofia... Je to len pár tisíc slov, ale dajú sa aplikovať v modernom svete na všetky stratégie. Dnes sa teórie a myšlienky "Umenia vojny" využívajú v obchode, v sociálnom manažmente, v riadení zdravotníckych organizácii. A hlavne v politike. Tu ide najmä o umenie zvíťaziť bez použitia jediného výstrelu a straty jediného vojaka. Okupácia bez boja založená na ľsti, manipulácii a úskokoch. Aj o tom je umenie vojny a stratégia boja podľa Sun-c´. Cieľom jeho umenia je však napriek tomu umenie nebojovať a uchovať mier.
The definitive translation of Sun-tzu's timeless classic on military strategy has profoundly influenced the history of warfare. The principles outlined by Sun-tzu have been effectively employed by renowned Asian military leaders such as Mao Tse-tung and Yamamoto. First translated two centuries ago by a French missionary, this work has shaped the strategies of historical figures like Napoleon and the German General Staff, and it even informed planning for Desert Storm. In Japan, it is required reading for key executives, and Western businesspeople increasingly turn to it for insights on succeeding in competitive environments. Unlike many existing editions, often based on flawed translations, this version utilizes the best classical Chinese manuscripts, including the ancient "tomb text" discovered in Linyi, China. Ralph Sawyer, a distinguished scholar of ancient Chinese warfare and a successful businessman, contextualizes this classic work, detailing the historical backdrop of Sun-tzu's era and notable battles that may have influenced him. While acknowledging the philosophical depth of the text, this edition emphasizes its practical origins, offering an accurate and accessible translation for contemporary readers.
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Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text
Sun Tzu's The Art of War has been the premier manual of Chinese military strategy for the past two millennia and, as thousands of Asian businessmen can attest, this classic work is as applicable to the corporate world as it is to the battlefield. This is the only contemporary edition of the classic Lionel Giles translation to contain all of the translator's original notes, to help you better understand Sun Tzu's powerful maxims and apply them in your daily life. John Minford's foreword brings insights to this classic text and its timeless relevance to the modern world. BILINGUAL EDITION: COMPLETE CHINESE AND ENGLISH TEXT This edition also marks the first time Giles' translation has been converted to Hanyu Pinyin—the standard Chinese romanization system. Additionally, the book contains the full Chinese language version of the text, along with Giles' extensive notes, with their original Chinese text references to the historical Chinese commentators, making this edition a treasure to military scholars, martial artists, and those planning to use Sun Tzu's strategies to conquer the business world. Sun Tzu's book will arm you with the knowledge that has allowed those who have studied this classic to gain victory—and often, total domination—over those who remain ignorant of its sage advice.