Mastering the Art of War : Zhuge Liang's and Liu Ji's Commentaries on the Classic by Sun Tzu

Two master strategists delve into the essential priciples ofSun Tzu'sThe Art of War, revealing what they teach us about leadership, success, and moreComposed by two prominent statesmen-generals of classical China, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic,The Art of War,into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. The great leaders of ancient China who were trained in Sun Tzu's principles understood how war is waged successfullyboth materially and mentallyand how victory and defeat follow clear social, psychological, and environmental laws.Drawing on episodes from the panorama of Chinese history,Mastering the Art of Warpresents practical summaries of these essential laws along with tales of conflict and strategy that show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's principles. The book also examines the social and psychological aspects of organization and crisis management. The translator's introduction surveys the Chinese philosophies of war and conflict and explores in depth the parallels betweenThe Art of Warand the oldest handbook of strategic living, theI Ching(Book of Changes).