{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-the-definitive-interpretation-of-sun-tzus-classic-book-of-strategy-hardcover","title":"The Art of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen F. Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eAlexander Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is ancient, its principles and advice are timeless; it remains as influential as ever in military strategy, leadership roles, business tactics, legal challenges, martial arts philosophy and more. Everyone from New England Patriots' coach Bill Belichick to Tupac Shakur have turned to this time tested treatise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis translation is by Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman, one of America's leading martial artists, and is specifically aimed at martial practitioners to demonstrate how Sun Tzu's strategies can be applied to martial combat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book's thirteen sections present vital information including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanning ahead\u003c\/b\u003e--how a solid battle plan can help lead to victory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttacking the enemy\u003c\/b\u003e--considerations when choosing to attack or, perhaps even more importantly, when to not attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexibility in combat\u003c\/b\u003e--the importance of changing tactics as the fight evolves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExploiting weakness\u003c\/b\u003e--how understanding your enemy's shortcomings is crucial to success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition includes 32 pages of full color images, capturing the pageantry of ancient combat. A new foreword by martial historian and decorated martial artist Alexander Bennett explains the importance of Sun Tzu's text and the value of Kaufman's interpretation for the martial artist.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e, originally named Sun Wu and also called Chang Qing, authored \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e in the sixth century BC. This military strategy book became the most influential book of war, and Sun Tzu became well-known for being a military strategist, but also an international relations realist. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen F. Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e, Hanshi, 10th Dan, is the holder of the highest rank attainable in the martial arts. His martial system, Hebi-ryu (\"School of the Snake\"), is recognized as one of the most effective combat methods in the world. His career spanning close to 60 years began in Okinawa in the 1950's. He's acknowledged as a \"founding father\" of American karate and has received countless awards and honors, including an induction to the World Karate Union Hall of Fame in 2011. Kaufman has authored many martial arts titles including \u003ci\u003eMusashi's Book of Five Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Modern Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Shogun's Scroll\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai University. He cofounded Kendo World, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in several martial disciplines--Kendo Kyoshi, 7th Dan; Iaido, 5th Dan; and Naginata, 5th Dan. His published works include \u003ci\u003eJapan: The Ultimate Samurai Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code--A New Interpretation for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.8 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978534420781,"sku":"9780804854351","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/TlVKMlhzMmJQQm40NHMzQm1rdGZ1QT09.webp?v=1775805680","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-the-definitive-interpretation-of-sun-tzus-classic-book-of-strategy-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}