The Art of War enjoys enduring popularity among readers. It is a classic study of strategy and how to shape your tactics to cope with an ever-evolving situation – in some cases how to fight without actually committing yourself to battle.This is a beautiful edition, illustrated throughout with full-color images in keeping with the text.Broken down into 13 chapters, each devoted to a different aspect of warfare, this has an introduction by well-known author Nigel Cawthorne.Despite being written so long ago, the theories expressed within The Art of War are still considered shrewd and penetrating, and are used today as a source of insight into office politics, business management and corporate strategy. The lessons in the text can be applied to many areas of life.