{"product_id":"book-4707","title":"The Art of War","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster Sun said: “Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than two thousand years, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture, a lucid text that reveals as much about psychology, politics, and economics as it does about battlefield strategy. For those seeking a deeper understanding of this seminal work, scholar John Minford brings the words of Sun-tzu to life for modern listeners, presenting the core text in two formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I: The original text by Sun-tzu\u003cbr\u003eRay Porter reads the unadorned thirteen chapters, allowing listeners to form their own first impressions of the ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II: The original text with running commentary\u003cbr\u003eRead by Ray Porter and Lorna Raver, the original text is presented again, this time with extensive running commentary by traditional Chinese scholars and the translator, providing context and subtext for the work. Included is a lively, learned introduction, read by Lorna Raver, in which Minford explores the life and times of Sun-tzu and considers how best to read and understand the work today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven those readers familiar with \u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e will experience it anew, finding it more fascinating and more relevant than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49314303738160,"sku":"BD4707","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49314303803696,"sku":"ZE4707","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49314303836464,"sku":"ZM4707","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/4707-Square-cover.jpg?v=1775581393","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-4707","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}