The Art of War (Illustrated)
By Sun Tzu and Onésimo Colavidas
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Sun Tzu was a an ancient Chinese general during the latter part of the Spring and Autumn Period. Also referred to as Sunzi or Sun Wu, the great Chinese philosopher and military general was revered by many generations of Chinese leaders to come. His given military name, "Sun Tzu" translates as "master sun", and was thought to be an honorific title. It has been speculated Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War during the Warring States Period, when China was divided and war was imminent. His profound insight on military strategy and expert leadership inspired nearly all who read his work, earning him a spot in history as one of the greatest military generals of all time.
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The Art of War (Illustrated) - Sun Tzu
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Copyright © 2012 by FV Éditions
Cover © Colavidas Studio
Illustrated by Onésimo Colavidas
Translation : E.F. Calthrop
ISBN 978-2-36668-236-6
All Rights Reserved
THE ART OF WAR
The Articles of Sun Tzu
Translated by E.F Calthrop¹
Written in the fifth century B.C. by Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, the Art of War still remain the most celebrated military treatise in the literature of China.
I
PRELIMINARY RECKONING
The words of Sun the Master : -
To all nations War is a great matter. Upon the army death or life depend : it is the means of the existence or destruction of the State.
Therefore it must be diligently studied.
Now, in war, besides stratagem and the situation, there are five indispensable matters. The first is called The Way ²; the second, Heaven ; the third, Earth ; the fourth, the Leader; the fifth, Law.
The Way or the proper conduct of man. If the ruling authority be upright, the people are united: fearless of danger, their lives are at the service of their Lord.
Heaven. Yin and Yang³ ; heat and cold ; time and season.
Earth. Distance ; nature ; extent ; strategic position.
The Leader. Intelligence ; truth ; benevolence ; courage and strictness.
Law. Partition and ordering of troops.
These things must be known by the leader: to know them is to conquer; to know them not is to be defeated.
Further, with regard to these and the following seven matters, the condition of the enemy must be compared with our own.
The seven matters are:
The virtue of the prince ; the ability of the general ; natural advantages ; the discipline of the armies ; the strength of the soldiers ; training of the soldiers ; justice both in reward and punishment.
Knowing these things, I can foretell the victor.
If a general under me fight according to my plans, he always conquers, and I continue to employ him ; if he differ from my plans, he will be defeated and dismissed from my service.
Wherefore, with regard to the foregoing, considering that with us lies the advantage, and the generals agreeing, we create a situation which promises victory ; but as the moment and method cannot be fixed beforehand, the plan must be modified according to circumstances.
War is a thing of pretence : therefore, when capable of action, we pretend disability; when near to the enemy, we pretend to be far; when far away, we pretend to be near.
Allure the enemy by giving him a small advantage. Confuse and capture him. If there be defects, give an appearance of perfection,