A BOOK REVIEW OF SUN TZU THE ART OF WAR Translated by SAMUEL B GRIFFITH 2001-09-14 ‘The Art of War' was written by Sun Tzu and translated by Samuel B. Griffith. The authorship and date of this book has been closely scrutinized since the eleventh century in prolonged and protracted debates among scholars. It is accepted that the work originated in China and was well known in the fourth century BC. While the very …showed first 75 words of 1946 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1946 total…these strategies and developing countries are particularly susceptible to espionage and subterfuge by foreign entities. This book also has broad ranging implications. It promotes respect for our humanity, the benefits of proactiveness and making choices rather than merely responding the situations. These qualities are applicable in all aspects of life and to all people but particularly to military personnel who are at the forefront of the most difficult of tasks...that of defending our nation.