Sun Tzu Guides

Thomas Cleary’s Translations of The Art of War, Strategy, and Martial Arts: A Reader’s Guide

Thomas Cleary’s Translations of The Art of War, Strategy, and Martial Arts: A Reader’s Guide

Thomas Cleary (1949—2021) was one of the twentieth century’s greatest translators of Asian classics. He was extremely prolific, translating and authoring countless works. Shambhala Publications has published over sixty. His books have sold millions of copies and his translations have in turn been translated into over twenty languages worldwide. His first published project, in collaboration [...]
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Readers’ Picks

Readers’ Picks

In thinking about year-end gifts, we want to share what YOU have to say. Below are some lovely quotations from readers on their favorite Shambhala books. Do you have one to add? Please comment at the bottom! The Art of Peace$9.99 - PaperbackBy: John Stevens & Morihei Ueshiba Add to Cart “This book showed me [...]
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The Art of War: A Reader’s Guide to the Way of Leadership and Strategy

The Art of War: A Reader’s Guide to the Way of Leadership and Strategy

For millennia, the classic book of strategy known as The Art of War has been one of the most influential guides to navigating conflict—read and studied not only by military tacticians but by leaders and thinkers of all types. But in many ways, its title is a misnomer. For its author, Sun Tzu (c. 544–496 [...]
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The Nature of People from Mastering the Art of War

The Nature of People from Mastering the Art of War

Mastering the Art of War$24.95 - PaperbackBy: Thomas Cleary & Liu Ji & Zhuge Liang Add to Cart Knowing People An excerpt from Mastering the Art of War.  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 [...]
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