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 E ...