The Art of War

The Art of War is a book written by general and military strategist Sun Tzu approximately 2,500 years ago in ancient China. It is a treatise on military practice and war strategy that is based on the principles of Taoist doctrine. The art of war, in this sense, is a text that helps us to better understand the nature of conflicts and to analyze and evaluate the best alternatives for their solution. Some of the fundamental teachings of the book are that the ideal is to win without fighting and that war is based on deception and confusion of the enemy. Likewise, the importance of knowing how to adjust to conditions, being able to defend advantages, seize opportunities and have a clear vision and solid leadership is highlighted. It is considered one of the best and most current military strategy books of all time. His warnings have had an influence throughout history on great war strategists and the politics of the East and the West, such as Nicholas Machiavelli, Napoleon Bonaparte or Mao Zedong. Author Bio: He is considered to have been born in the late Spring and Autumn period of China (722-841 BC). Sun Tzu was a Chinese philosopher, general and strategist who has come down to us with the honorary title that means "Master Sun" since his real name was Sun Wu. Although there are those who question whether he really existed or not, the analysis of his best known work The Art of War makes researchers believe that he was a historical figure or that at least he has a certain real background