The oldest known military treatise, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still one of the world's most influential writings on strategic thought. Applicable everywhere from the boardroom to the bedroom, from the playing field to the battlefield, its wisdom has never been more highly regarded or used. Now available in its complete form, including the Chinese characters (in the English translation) omitted in many editions and the entire Chinese language text, this essential examination of the art of strategic thinking features extensive commentary and an insightful historical introduction.