The Art of War is an ancient Chinese treatise on warfare and military strategy consisting of 13 chapters. Traditionally attributed to the military strategist Sun Tzu, the text presents warfare as primarily a problem of calculation and the efficient use of resources rather than brute force or individual courage. Its chapters address such subjects as military leadership, logistics, strategic advantage, terrain, adaptability, intelligence, and the psychology of soldiers and commanders.
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