{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-9781839406645","title":"The Art of War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis richly illustrated deluxe gift edition presents Sun Tzu's The\u003ci\u003e Art of War, \u003c\/i\u003ethe earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science. This ancient Chinese text provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations. Despite 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\u003eFeaturing stunning full-colour illustrations and beautifully patterned endpapers, this luscious hardback edition with dust jacket and gold foil blocking makes a wonderful gift or collectable for anyone interested in the contemporary insights of ancient Chinese wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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 The Art of War is 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50376973058322,"sku":"9781839406645","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e4b5cce2-86d3-40ec-9fac-01a5636e757d.jpg?v=1773149106","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-9781839406645","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}