The 36 Strategies of the Martial Arts

The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War, Business, and Life

Translated by William Scott Wilson
By Hiroshi Moriya

SKU
9780834828896
Shambhala Publications
06/11/2013
ISBN: 9780834828896
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The 36 Strategies of the Martial Arts is a classical collection of Chinese maxims on understanding, engaging, and defeating your enemy. The origin of the collection is unknown; however, the text is a synthesis of various military maxims, political expressions, and even folk sayings, some of which are from sources that date back 1,500 years. Professor Hiroshi Moriya, a Tokyo-based authority on Chinese culture and philosophy, supplies clear and succinct explanations of each maxim and illustrates them with examples not only from Chinese literature and history but also from events in Europe and modern business affairs. This book will resonate with anyone interested in a classic approach to psyching out an opponent and emerging victorious—in martial arts, business, sports, or politics.