The Art of War
“All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.”
The ancient Chinese text The Art of War is regarded as a definitive work on military strategy and tactics. It has also influenced thinkers, business leaders, athletes and politicians from around the world, from Chairman Mao to American Psycho’s Patrick Bateman. Now it’s your turn to harness the wisdom of its thirteen chapters: find out how to wage war without having to do battle.
- The Art of War is referenced throughout pop culture, but have you actually read it?
- Short, daily chapters of infinitely quotable ancient wisdom-nuggets.
- Read the lines that will lead your life.
Sun Tzu, who is traditionally credited with writing The Art of War, was born in the sixth century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China (roughly 771 to 476 BC). He was a military general, strategist and philosopher. During the subsequent Warring States period (in which seven nations fought over territory in Eastern China), The Art of War was one of the most widely read military treatises.