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Sun Zi’s book shows how to win through plans and tactics. It calls for tricks, surprise, and use of an enemy’s weak points. Hiding strength and plans can help give you an edge. Other tactics wear foes out or split allies apart. They also call for strikes when foes least expect them.

A general wrote this guide. It holds a key place among classic works from China. It speaks to more than those who lead armies. Its ideas shape high-level talks in politics and business. They also guide sport at the top level.

Mugur Zlotea put this edition into a new language from classical Chinese. He also wrote a preface and notes. Mihail Coșulețu made the art for this edition.