World Classics Library: Eastern Philosophy : The Art of War, Tao Te Ching, The Analects of Confucius, The Way of the Samurai, The Works of Mencius

Sun Tzu was a Chinese military strategist and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period. His most notable work, "The Art of War," is a seminal text on military strategy and tactics that has had a profound influence on military theory and practice. Sun Tzu's writing style is concise and insightful, with a focus on the importance of deception, flexibility, and strategic thinking in warfare. His contributions to literature include advancing the understanding of warfare and leadership, as well as the application of strategic principles in various fields beyond the military. "The Art of War" remains his most famous work and continues to be studied and applied by military leaders, business executives, and scholars around the world.