Sun Tzu

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  • Sun Tzu , whose real name was Sun Wu, was a Chinese military strategist and philosopher who lived around 544-496 BC. He is best known for authoring The Art of War, an influential treatise on military strategy.

  • Sun Tzu advocated for the use of intelligence, deception, and psychological warfare to achieve victory with minimal bloodshed.

  • His ideas have been applied beyond the military realm to fields such as business and politics.

  • The honorific title "Tzu" was bestowed upon him posthumously, reflecting his revered status in Chinese culture.

  • Sun Wu's courtesy name was Chang Qing, and his teachings continue to be studied and debated over 2,500 years after his death.

Books by Sun Tzu