Sun Tzu's Art of War: The Manga Edition: The Full Story Behind Sun Tzu's Masterpiece! - Paperback

by Sun Tzu (Author), Yoshihiro Watanabe (Adapted by)

Learn the full back story behind the world's greatest book on military strategy!

The Art of War is one of the world's great masterpieces--presenting timeless strategies that are as important in the boardroom as on the battlefield. Now, experience Sun Tzu's classic as never before in this riveting graphic novel brimming with battles, betrayals and political intrigues.

The book recounts the conflict between the kingdom of Wu as they plot to attack the far more powerful state of Chu, with both leaders navigating internal plots and power struggles that will forever alter the fate of China.

The fascinating accounts in this book include:

• The story of Sun Tzu, who became a trusted advisor to the powerful Wu clan and then a master military strategist, capturing the attention of Wu Zixu, the clan's most formidable general
• The creation of the military strategies in The Art of War, as Sun Tzu develops his revolutionary philosophy of asymmetrical warfare
• The high-stakes Battle of Boju where Sun Tzu's teachings take center stage, shaping a battle that will become legendary in the chronicles of military history
• And many other fascinating stories!

Sun Tzu's Art of War brings to life not only the tactical brilliance of Sun Tzu's teachings but also the human drama behind them--the ambition, sacrifice and the relentless pursuit of victory!

Author Biography

Sun Tzu was the ancient Chinese military strategist, philosopher and author of The Art of War, a timeless treatise on warfare and strategy. Serving as an advisor to the Wu leaders during the fractious Warring States period, his insights helped secure military victories for all who followed them. Revered for his profound understanding of leadership, tactics and human psychology, Sun Tzu's teachings continue to influence military and business strategists today.

Takashi Momonari is a manga artist from Narita, Japan. He has illustrated several best-selling manga including The Rise and Fall of the Three Kingdoms and a two-part biography of Sun Tzu.

Dr. Yoshihiro Watanabe is a professor in the School of Culture, Media and Society at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. He specializes in Classical China, and is the Secretary General of the Society of the History of the Three Kingdoms.