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Sun Tzu and The Art of War

In Our Time: History

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What Is the Art of War in Japan?

The first translation that we know of is French translation by Joseph Amio in 1772. He was a Jesuit at the court of the ruling Qing emperor. And he goes through, nearly under the programme now, but you mentioned Mao earlier. The whole idea of outthinking the enemy and in a hundred battles you will never be defeated. Know your enemy, know yourself. Finally, Imra, what state is the art of war today?

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