The Art of War of Sun Tzu
The Chinese classical military work the Art of War of Sun tzu is said to have been written by Sun Wu, a military strategist in the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 B.C.). It is the earliest existing military book in China and also the earliest military book in the world. The book is known as the "classic of military strategists" and Sun Wu "the ancestor of a hundred generations of military strategists ".
In 13 chapters, the Art of War of Sun tzu effectively gen- eralizes the war experience and war theory in ancient China, and discusses in detail pre-war preparations, strategy application, combat deployment, enemy situation research and judgment, commanding as a general and mobilization of troops. It not only discusses the relationship between politics, economy, diplomacy and war, but also discusses the influence of many factors such as astronomy, geography, and meteorology on war. It is of significant guiding value for ancient Chinese military thought and war practice. The book examines wars in a highly rational way, advocating "no war" and "exercise of caution before entering into a war" so as to obtain the greatest victory at the least cost. Sun Wu believed that the highest level of war is not to defeat the enemy through war, but by strategy, and fight wits, not force.
the Art of War of Sun tzu is rich in content, profound in thought, rigorous in logic, and flexible in writing. This encompassing compilation of the essence of ancient Chinese military thought has a profound impact on military, economic, political and other fields, cementing itself an important position in the world military history. the Art of War of Sun tzu has been translated into many languages and sold well overseas. Many countries have chosen it as a textbook and management guide for the spheres of business and military.
《孫子兵法》
中國古典軍事著作《孫子兵法》相傳為春秋時期軍事家孫武(前545—約前470)所著,是中國現存最早的兵書, 也是世界上最早的軍事著作,被譽為“兵家經典”“百代談兵家之祖”。
《孫子兵法》分為十三篇,高度概括了中國古代的戰(zhàn)爭經驗和戰(zhàn)爭理論,詳細論述了戰(zhàn)前準備、策略運用、作戰(zhàn)部署、敵情研判、為將之道和用兵之法,不僅探討了政治、經濟、外交等與戰(zhàn)爭的關系,而且討論了天文、地理、氣象等諸多因素對于戰(zhàn)爭的影響,對中國古代軍事思想和戰(zhàn)爭實踐具有重要指導意義。該書高度理性地審視戰(zhàn)爭,主張“不戰(zhàn)”“慎戰(zhàn)”,以最小代價獲取最大勝利,認為戰(zhàn)爭的最高境界不是通過戰(zhàn)爭打敗敵人,而是以謀略戰(zhàn)勝敵人,斗智不斗力。
《孫子兵法》內容豐富、思想深邃、邏輯縝密、行文靈活,是中國古代軍事思想精華的集中體現,對軍事、經濟、政治等領域產生重要影響,在世界軍事史上也具有重要地位。《孫子兵法》被翻譯為多種語言暢銷海外,不少國家還將其列為軍校教材和管理指南,用于指導軍事戰(zhàn)略和商業(yè)管理。