The Six Secret Teachings, The Art of War, Methods of War, Wuzi, Wei Liaozi, The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong, The Thirty-Six Stratagems, and Questions and Replies of Tang Taizong and Li Jing

Military Strategy Classics of Ancient China presents modern translations of eight of the most important and relevant military texts from antiquity, which have gained new prominence among Western students of Eastern military strategy and philosophy.

In a collection spanning twenty centuries, each text in Chen Song's groundbreaking translation is presented in modern English, followed by Chinese characters. These texts provide background for a wide range of disciplines, including history, linguistics, wuxia, martial arts, business and legal doctrine.

Included Works:

• The Six Secret Teachings - Jiang Ziya's foundational philosophy of moral strategy.


• The Art of War - Sun Tzu's timeless treatise on leadership and control through wisdom.


• Methods of War - Sima Rangju's code of discipline and tactical precision.


• The Book of Wuzi - Wu Qi's insights into the balance between military and civil virtue.


• The Book of Wei Liaozi - Wei Liao's synthesis of warfare, governance, and ethics.


• The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong - guidance on adaptability and long-term planning.


• The Thirty-Six Stratagems - a poetic anthology of deception and tactical cunning.


• Questions and Replies of Tang Taizong and Li Jing - a rare dialogue between ruler and general on the human side of strategy.

This Collector's Edition offers a definitive presentation of China's strategic wisdom, formatted for clarity and elegance. Each work complements the others, forming a complete education in the philosophy of victory-where intellect surpasses force, and virtue defines power.

• Eight complete texts in one volume


• Modern formatting with historical accuracy


• Ideal for scholars, leaders, and readers of Eastern philosophy