‎SUN TZU II.‎
‎The Lost Art of War. The recently discovered Companion to the bestselling The Art of War. Translated with Commentary By Thomas Cleary.‎

‎ New York, HarperSanFrancisco, 1996, in-8°, vi-154 pp, reliure demi-toile de l'éditeur, jaquette illustrée, bon état. Première édition. Texte en anglais‎

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‎"Few things might seem as unlikely as ancient Chinese warriors rising up in modern American business schools, corporate boardrooms, and Hollywood movies, but there they are. The rise of the new China, the power of the global marketplace, the intensification of international competition and rivalry – all of these elements of contemporary affairs may contribute in some way to present-day interest in ancient classics of strategy and conflict management. ... One of the most important functions of strategic literature in the public domain today, therefore, may be to enhance the general understanding of power and its uses and abuses. By understanding power ... it is possible to objectively and truthfully assess the operation if the world we live in. " – from the introduction. In 1972, “The Lost Art of War” was discovered in an ancient Chinese tomb. The first complete manuscript ever found from the legendary military strategist Sun Tzu II (commonly known as Sun Bin, a lineal descendent of the great Sun Tzu), this sophisticated manual delves even deeper than “The Art of War” into the complex principles and practices of organizations, tactical formation, strategic maneuvering, and adaptation. Like those of his distinguished ancestor, Sun Tzu II's insights and strategies can be applied to life situations far beyond warfare – including government, diplomacy, business, relationships, and social action. Renowned scholar Thomas Cleary, universally praised for his ability to capture the often cryptic meanings of Chinese texts, has masterfully translated the subtle and challenging original text of “The Lost Art of War” and has contemporized Sun Tzu II's strategic insights with his own illuminating and accessible commentary. An ancient version of Sun Tzu's “The Art of War” was also found in the tomb, which differs significantly from previously known editions. Thus, Cleary additionally offers a fascinating analysis comparing the teachings of “The Lost Art of War” to those of the classic “The Art of War” as it is presented in this newly discovered version. Sun Tzu II draws on other traditions of strategic thinking while extending the teachings of his ancestor... ‎