Publisher's Synopsis
There is no human or 'divine' undertaking that does not require a certain strategy in order to reach a satisfactory conclusion. Furthermore, strategy is the right hand of TAO. 'The Art of War' is, therefore, more than a reference book, it is a 'theology' of the achievable, the quintessence of action, the wisdom of determination. This book is an indispensable study for all men of action and, of course, for warriors. It is a classic that has resisted the ravages of time and space, cultural and anthropological limitations, to become a marvellous instru-ment for the reader, who reaches for it, eager for wisdom and the resources he needs to perfect himself. The reader of this book should approach it with a mind open to the game of analogy; consult it with imagination; learn from it not as one would learn from a resource for academic quotations, but rather as one learns from the wisdom of tradition: all the while being carefully prepared for the constantly changing reality of infinitely varying possibilities, assessing and evaluating with flexibility and intelligence, with sensitivity, determination and control. Moreover; this edition contains the passionate commentary of Sun Tsu commentaries which are inspired by a spirit which sheds light on the infinite possibilities offered by this classical text. A text which is oriented to the reader, encouraging him to use this inspiring resource in as wide a field as possible. This edition also includes a completely comprehensible version of the original text of Sun Tsu, and at the same time is enriched with notes and commentaries which broaden the fundamental message of the original version. Each chapter closes with a short story about 'the way of the warrior' and because of its discipline, quality and innovation, it is an edition, which aspires to achieve the rank of an essential reference.
