{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-by-del-ray-kochon-9781936767892","title":"The Art of War by Sun Tzu: New Translation by Del Ray Kochon, with Questions for the Classroom and Historical Foreword","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe most important book of Chinese military expertise ever written: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a new translation by Del Ray Kochon, with a Historical Foreword and Questions for the Classroom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e by Sun Tzu is widely regarded as the definitive work of classical Chinese military strategy-a compact, widely influential treatise covering points of leadership, tactical procedures, conflict scenarios, soldier morale, use of spies, the navigation of battlefield topography, and the brutal cost of warfare, both in terms of wartime resources and human suffering. It is a not just a military tract, but a guide to attacking everyday problems, valued by generals, entrepreneurs, athletes, and everyday leaders seeking an advantage in moments of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e was likely written in the 5th century BCE, emerging during a turbulent era when rival kingdoms competed relentlessly for power across a fractured China. Structured as thirteen concise chapters, this text presents a systematic philosophy of conflict resolution, but unlike other military texts that glorify conquest, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War \u003c\/i\u003erepeatedly warns against the destructive consequences of battle, especially prolonged campaigns. Beyond its reputation as a manual lies something else more practical, and more enduring-a study of how to operate in unstable times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition, translated by Del Ray Kochon, also includes an insightful historical foreword and classroom discussion questions, making it equally valuable for students, educators, and independent readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e del Ray Kochon,Sun Tzu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1936767899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781936767892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Decameron Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d","brand":"del Ray Kochon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49148654485759,"sku":"9781936767892","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-by-del-ray-kochon-9781936767892","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}