Eighteenth-century edition of The Art of War (Qing Dynasty) transcribed on bamboo.

The Immortal Truth about Conflict and Victory

The Art of War is arguably the most widely read work of philosophy in history — for a reason

“The violent and stiff-necked die not by a natural death.” — Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, translated by Lionel Giles

Given its posterity and vast range of translations, the ancient Chinese martial guide The Art of…