A highly respected scholarly edition of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, translated and annotated by Samuel B. Griffith, one of the most influential Western interpreters of classical Chinese military thought.
This Oxford University Press edition combines a clear, authoritative translation with extensive historical commentary, analysis, and contextual notes. Griffith, a former U.S. Marine Corps officer and military historian, places The Art of War within both its ancient Chinese setting and its relevance to modern warfare, strategy, leadership, and political thought.
Widely regarded as one of the best English-language editions, this volume is frequently cited in military studies, international relations, business strategy, and leadership training.