The Art of War

The Definitive Translation with Over Two Million Copies Sold The most prestigious and influential book on strategy and dealing with conflict, beautifully translated for clear, accessible reading including commentaries by other ancient Chinese philosophers and strategists. From esteemed translator Thomas Cleary and including commentary from philosophers such as Cao Cao, Du Mu, and Du You, this timeless Chinese classic captures the essence of military strategy used in ancient East Asia, with lessons on how to handle conflict confidently, efficiently, and successfully. As Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to destruction we must learn to work with conflict in a more profound and effective way.