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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

  • 2 hours 34 minutes
  • 19 chapters
  • Read by Earbook narrator
  • Free to listen

Sun Tzu’s ancient treatise on the art of war has exerted enormous influence over both Asian and Western soldiers, covering subjects ranging from morale and discipline to the correct use of spies. Despite questions about the historicity of the author, the text has stood the test of time and remains widely read by strategists, politicians, and even business leaders today. Though Dr. Lionel Giles was not the first to translate Sun Tzu into English, he was the first to do so in a systematic and scholarly manner. His translation was unequaled until the mid-20th century, and remains relevant today due to his copious notes.

Chapters

19 chapters · 2h 34m

  1. 1Preface by Lionel Giles6m
  2. 2Sun Wu and His Book37m
  3. 3The Text of Sun Tzǔ7m
  4. 4The Commentators14m
  5. 5Appreciations of Sun Tzǔ2m
  6. 6Apologies for War12m
  7. 7Chapter I: Laying Plans4m
  8. 8Chapter II: Waging War4m
  9. 9Chapter III: Attack by Stratagem4m
  10. 10Chapter IV: Tactical Dispositions3m
  11. 11Chapter V: Energy4m
  12. 12Chapter VI: Weak Points and Strong6m
  13. 13Chapter VII: Manoeuvring6m
  14. 14Chapter VIII: Variation of Tactics2m
  15. 15Chapter IX: The Army on the March8m
  16. 16Chapter X: Terrain6m
  17. 17Chapter XI: The Nine Situations12m
  18. 18Chapter XII: The Attack by Fire3m
  19. 19Chapter XIII: The Use of Spies5m

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