The Art of War Sun Tzu - Complete Edition: The New Modern English Translation

by Sun Tzu, Timeless Lore (editor), Nathan Cole (translator)

Discover the timeless classic that has inspired leaders, entrepreneurs, and strategists for over 2,000 years, now in a modern and accessible version for everyone.


The Art of War by Sun Tzu is much more than an ancient treatise on military it is a timeless guide on how to face challenges, make wise decisions, and win intelligently. This complete edition, translated into modern English and enriched with annotations and analyses, has been designed to make this masterpiece accessible and relevant in today’s world.



What makes this edition unique?

A Modern English Explore Sun Tzu’s teachings in clear, straightforward language, carefully crafted for today’s readers. This edition retains the depth and wisdom of the original text while ensuring it’s easy to read and accessible to everyone.Historical Insights that will help you understand the cultural and strategic context of ancient China.Practical Analysis at the End of Each Discover how to apply Sun Tzu’s teachings to your daily life, work, or business.The Complete This is the entire work of The Art of War, not just a collection of quotes or excerpts.Whether you’re a business leader, a student, or simply curious to learn lessons from ancient wisdom, this edition will guide you through one of the most influential books in history in a clear, relevant, and memorable way.



Finally, you can learn all the strategies and philosophy of Sun Tzu in a language that is clear and accessible to everyone!


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126 pages, Paperback

Published February 3, 2025

About the author

Sun Tzu (traditional Chinese: 孫子; simplified Chinese: 孙子; pinyin: Sūnzǐ) was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thought. Sun Tzu is revered in Chinese and East Asian culture as a legendary historical and military figure. His birth name was Sun Wu (traditional Chinese: 孫武; simplified Chinese: 孙武) and he was known outside of his family by his courtesy name Changqing (Chinese: 長卿). The name Sun Tzu—by which he is more popularly known—is an honorific which means "Master Sun".
Sun Tzu mastered the military science of ancient China and created the military doctrine of asymmetrical warfare. According to it, an attack on the enemy should begin only after the enemy has no opportunity to either defend or counterattack. It was used in the wars in the era of the Warring States in ancient China (about 475–221 BC). It differs from the modern interpretation of asymmetric military strategy. The ancient warriors used to call it the Victorious Methods of Warfare (sheng er zhan zhi), but it has the same meaning as the modern asymmetrical military strategy. The ancient professional warriors used it in individual combats against the enemies in the wars. As a result, a variety of armed and unarmed combat combinations have been created for various combat situations as the individual battle plans. Those combat combinations had specific names, descriptions and classifications.
Sun Tzu's historicity is uncertain. The Han dynasty historian Sima Qian and other traditional Chinese historians placed him as a minister to King Helü of Wu and dated his lifetime to 544–496 BC. Modern scholars accepting his historicity place the extant text of The Art of War in the later Warring States period of 475 to 221 BC, based on its style of composition and its descriptions of warfare. Traditional accounts state that the general's descendant Sun Bin wrote a treatise on military tactics, also titled The Art of War. Since both Sun Wu and Sun Bin were referred to as "Sun Tzu" in classical Chinese texts, some historians believed them identical, prior to the rediscovery of Sun Bin's treatise in 1972.
Sun Tzu's work has been praised and employed throughout the arc of East Asian military history since its composition, and eventually earned global attention. During the twentieth century, The Art of War grew in popularity and saw practical use in the Western world as well. It remains influential in many contemporary competitive endeavors across the modern world beyond military strategy and warfare, including espionage, culture, governance, business, and sports.