This volume offers C. C. Tsai's brilliant graphic adaptation of Sunzi's The Art of War, one of the most in-depth books on the subject of war and strategy.

Conceived by a Chinese warrior-philosopher some 2,500 years ago, the text is aimed at those who aspire to emerge victorious from a war. What is the best way to achieve this, and what role, if any, does combat play in this process? What are the powers and limits of the commanding general? How can you win without going to war? The answers to these and other questions are brought to life by Tsai's brilliant drawings, which show Sunzi himself fighting in dangerous terrain, launching a surprise attack, spying on his enemies, and in many other situations.

A splendid introduction to a timeless classic, this book features a foreword by Lawrence-Freedman (Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King's College London), one of the world's foremost authorities on military strategy, shedding light on the influence Sunzi's text has had on Western strategic thinking. In addition to another introduction written by Brian Buya, professor of philosophy at Eastern Michigan University, each page includes, in vertical bands, the original Chinese text.