The Art of War
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All warfare is based on deception. Thus, when able to attack, we must seem unable. Hold out bait to entice the enemy. Feign disorder, and crush him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is quick to anger, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. Library Journal This year's crop of Penguin "Great Ideas" volumes offers another eclectic dozen works that shaped society from the ancient Greeks to the 20th century. The books are fairly no frills, but the price isn't bad. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Preface11A Note on the Translation and Pronunciation21Chronology of Approximate Dynastic Periods25General Introduction and Historical Background29Introduction77The Art of War in Translation1631Initial Estimations1652Waging War1713Planning Offensives1754Military Disposition1815Strategic Military Power1856Vacuity and Substance1897Military Combat1958Nine Changes2019Maneuvering the Army20510Configurations of Terrain21111Nine Terrains21712Incendiary Attacks22513Employing Spies229Tomb Texts and Lost Writings235Notes to the General Introduction and Historical Background249Selected Notes to the Introduction275Notes to the Translation301Notes to the Tomb Texts and Lost Writings331Selected Bibliography337Glossary351Index363
