{"product_id":"9781433235696","title":"The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster Sun said: \"Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than two thousand years, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture, a lucid text that reveals as much about psychology, politics, and economics as it does about battlefield strategy. For those seeking a deeper understanding of this seminal work, scholar John Minford brings the words of Sun-tzu to life for modern listeners, presenting the core text in two formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I: The original text by Sun-tzu, translated by John Minford, read by Ray Porter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unadorned thirteen chapters allow listeners to form their own first impressions of the ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II: Introduction to the text by John Minford, read by Lorna Raver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a lively, learned introduction, Minford explores the life and times of Sun-tzu and considers how best to read and understand the work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart IIa: Original text with running commentary by traditional Chinese scholars and translator, read by Ray Porter and Lorna Raver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original text is presented again, this time with extensive running commentary by traditional Chinese scholars and others, providing context and subtext for the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven those readers familiar with \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e will experience it anew, finding it more fascinating and more relevant than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Audio, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47094534832368,"sku":"9781433235696","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781433235696_p0.jpg?v=1763752189","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781433235696","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}