"Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest books about war and military strategy, and probably the best. Above all, it teaches you how, when battle commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy off guard. This book first found a European audience when it was translated into French in 1782 and since then its readers have included Napoleon, General MacArthur, Montgomery, Mao Zedong and General Paul K. Van Riper, who helped plan Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The lessons of The Art of War still apply and its ancient wisdom shows you how to secure your objectives in business, sport and other areas of modern life."--Back cover