Military Strategist · 544 BC – 496 BC
Sun Tzu
Little-Known Facts
- A famous story has Sun Tzu drilling the king's concubines into soldiers to prove his methods, executing two favorites to enforce discipline.
- The Art of War has only about 6,000 characters yet has generated thousands of commentaries.
Myths & Misconceptions
Is The Art of War only about warfare?
No. Though written for generals, its principles of strategy, timing and psychology are widely applied to business, negotiation, law and sport.