The Art of War (Second-Hand)

Author: Sun Tzu
Title: The Art of War
Translator: Thomas Cleary
Format: Paperback
Genre: Strategy / Philosophy / Leadership

The Art of War is one of the most influential works on strategy ever written, studied for over two thousand years across military, political, and business contexts.

Book Overview

Written by the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, this timeless classic explores the principles of conflict, leadership, and decision-making.

Rather than focusing solely on warfare, the book examines strategy as it applies to competition, negotiation, leadership, and personal challenges, emphasising wisdom, preparation, adaptability, and victory without unnecessary conflict.

Key Themes

• Strategy and tactical thinking
• Leadership and decision-making
• Conflict resolution and competition
• Psychology of power and influence
• Victory through planning and understanding

Condition

Second-Hand – Good.

• General shelf and handling wear visible
• Light surface scratches and scuffing to cover
• Minor edge and corner wear
• Spine intact and binding secure
• Pages clean, complete, and readable
• No loose or missing pages observed

Additional Information

• Translated by Thomas Cleary
• Widely used in military, business, and leadership studies
• Publisher: Shambhala
• ISBN: 978-1-59030-225-5