100 Strategies of War: Brilliant Tactics in Action (AsiaPac Comic Series: Strategy & Leadership)

Scarce paperback, reprint, xvi + 201 pages [+5], NOT ex-library. Gentle creases, faint marks on page edges externally. Interior is clean with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Spine remains free of vertical creases. -- 100 Strategies of War records the numerous battles culled from 21 historical books from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Five Dynasties, spanning more than 1,600 years of Chinese history. Military strategists such as Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao and Li Shiming made impact on events of their times. Peppered with humour and spiced with lively dialogues, this comic creation contains the thoughts and military theories of the seven major Chinese military classics collectively known as Wu Jing Qi Shu (The Seven Books of War) while contributing new views to their teachings. It is entertaining and full of valuable insights into the psychology of warfare. Describing strategies to be employed in 100 different scenarios, the author backs up every principle expounded with an illustration from history. Selected from accounts of real battles, these principles for success can be applied not only in the battlefield but also in our everyday dealings. Its wisdom will increase your ability to respond to problems and be victorious in your life and undertakings. -- "The last book in the series of adaptations of ancient Chinese military classics by cartoonist Wang Xuanming. Just as anyone should sip Chinese tea, the reader must digest the contents slowly, savouring every lesson or "strategy". The underlying principles of these strategies are applicable to modern warfare. Special emphasis is placed on morale, intelligence, logistics and the use of terrain. In particular, I am impressed by the ability of Generals Han Xin and Huang Fusong who used the natural elements to aid them in battle." (Chiang Ming Yu Chairman, Wargame Club Singapore Armed Forces Reservists' Association) -- Books on the art of war occupy an important place in traditional Chinese culture. Their vast scale, rich content, extensive and profound philosophy are highly acclaimed. Military thinking not only sums up and guides the thousands of earthshaking wars in the history of China, but has also influenced the development of Chinese military affairs, philosophy, literature and technology. Amongst the many ancient books on military affairs, 100 Strategies of War is an outstanding example. Its most distinguishing feature is that it ingeniously combines military teachings with historical events, using examples of various famous battles to illustrate abstract military principles. The entire book records 99 famous battles spanning 1,645 years. Of these, 19 are from the Spring and Autumn Period, 33 from the Qin and Han Period, 10 from the Three Kingdoms Period, 19 from the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties; and 18 from the Sui and Tang Dynasties. This selection of a hundred strategies of war pays particular attention to those battles that are large-scale, unique and of great impact. These include the Battles of Changshao and Chengpu during the Spring and Autumn Period, the Battles of Maling and Jimo during the Warring States Period, the Battle between Chu and Han towards the end of the Qin Dynasty, the Battle of Guandu towards the end of the Han Dynasty, the Battle of Fei River during the Eastern and Western Jin Dynasties, and the Battles of Luoyang and Cai city during the Tang Dynasty. These battles have provided much valuable experience for later generations to ponder on and draw lessons from. Because 100 Strategies of War combines historical wars with military teachings, it gives readers a fresh angle to studying history and battles. 100 Strategies of War was written during the Song Dynasty, a few years later than Sun Zi's Art of War. The author used Sun Zi's thoughts as a foundation and at the same time developed new ideas.…