Mastering the Art of War (Shambhala Library)

Composed
by two prominent statesmen-generals of classical China, this book develops the
strategies of Sun Tzu's classic,
The
Art of War
,
into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. The great leaders of
ancient China who were trained in Sun Tzu's principles understood how war is
waged successfully, both materially and mentally, and how victory and defeat
follow clear social, psychological, and environmental laws. Drawing on episodes
from the panorama of Chinese history,
Mastering
the Art of War

presents practical summaries of these essential laws along with tales of
conflict and strategy that show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's
principles. The book also examines the social and psychological aspects of
organization and crisis management. The translator's introduction surveys the
Chinese philosophies of war and conflict and explores in depth the parallels
between
The
Art of War

and the oldest handbook of strategic living, the
I
Ching

(Book of Changes).