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    The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of The Art of War with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
    This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a centuries-old and still vastly influential treatise on military strategy, which undoubtedly remains applicable to modern warfare, psychology and business strategy. Although its first translation into a European language was only in 1782, the book’s significance was quickly recognised and even Napoleon claimed it as a source of inspiration. Sun Tzu himself was an esteemed military general and tactician and is still revered today in Chinese culture as a legendary historical figure. 
    Find out everything you need to know about The Art of War in a fraction of the time!
    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies
    • Key themes and symbols
    • Questions for further reflection

    Why choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateOct 12, 2016
    ISBN9782806279811
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      The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries

      Chinese general, strategist and philosopher

      Born in the sixth century BC.

      Died in the fifth century BC.

      His work:

      The Art of War (sixth century BC.), treatise on military strategy

      The biography of Sun Tzu (also known as Sun Zi and Sun Wu, his name really meaning ‘Master Sun’) is incomplete and subject to inaccuracies, as the only information we have on him is from documents that date from several centuries after his death. According to tradition, this general from the state of Qi (North of the current province of Shandong, China) lived in the sixth century BC, during the Spring and Autumn period (or Chunqiu period, 722-481 BC). The circulation of The Art of War led King Helu of the Wu state

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