Description

Titles in this Set:

The Art of War
The Book of Five Rings
In The Way of the Samurai

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781839400735

The Art of War, written by ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu in the 6th century bc, is the most widely published work on warfare and military strategy and was consulted by Napoleon and Mao Zedong among others. Covering all aspects of warfare, Sun Tzu promoted strategic flexibility, quick thinking on the battlefield, the use of intelligence, and understanding the enemy’s intentions.

The Book of Five Rings dates from the mid-17th century and was conceived by a Japanese swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi. Though it covers swordsmanship and the martial arts, the text’s discussion of how to deal with conflict has been used more widely than its autho