A collection of mantras and proverbs ('Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer', etc.) written about war that can just as easily be applied to aspects of everyday society. This edition is one of the better translations I've read. All in all, still a very important tome that contains many words to live by.

This edition is smaller than I expected, coming in at smaller than the palm of my hand. However, it is a great summary of the most relevant aspects of the work.

i was recommended to read "art of war" so i decided to buy it without actually looking at the book. one good tip is read the fine print! it says down the bottom "the best selling translation." thinking wow this is really cheap i bought it. when i got it i was highly disappointed and only took a short time to read. someone told me its only good for a toilet read!!!! it was really interesting and i do want to buy the "proper" art of war book. if you want a quick read i do recommend this book however if you want the "real" version i suggest you don't buy this one. don't be alarmed by its size when it arrives....its tiny!!!!

i was recommended to read "art of war" so i decided to buy it without actually looking at the book. one good tip is read the fine print! it says down the bottom "the best selling translation." thinking wow this is really cheap i bought it. when i got it i was highly disappointed and only took a short time to read. it was really interesting and i do want to buy the "proper" art of war book. if you want a quick read i do recommend this book however if you want the "real" version i suggust you don't buy this one.