{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-gilded-pocket-edition-hardcover","title":"The Art of War: Gilded Pocket Edition - 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\u003eLionel Giles\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e - Sun Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of War \u003c\/i\u003eis the earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science. Written by military general Sun Tzu in Ancient China, it provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetrating theories are used today as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis elegant, compact gift-edition features gold-gilded page edges, ivory paper, golden foil stamping on the cover and beautiful illustrations within, making it the perfect gift for all readers interested in ancient Chinese wisdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eArcturus Ornate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e are beautifully bound, pocket-sized gift editions of iconic literary works from across history, featuring gilded page-edges, deluxe ivory paper and custom endpapers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e was an accomplished general and strategist in China who lived during the Spring and Autumn period (771 - 485BC). His treatise \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War \u003c\/i\u003eis the most famous military text ever written and remains influential to this day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLionel Giles\u003c\/b\u003e (1875-1958) served as assistant curator at the British Museum, specialising in Chinese literature and history. He is most notable for his translation of ancient Chinese texts, including \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Analects of Confucius\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 6.8 x 4.4 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 August 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52896289718605,"sku":"9781838576370","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/WFl5UWJHNlk3aHl6aVhkbTRIeEphUT09.webp?v=1764752123","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-art-of-war-gilded-pocket-edition-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}