Philip J. Ivanhoe's translation of Sun Tzu's Art of War will be
warmly embraced by students. His discussion in the Introduction
about the text's dating and authorship, as well as Chinese
attitudes towards things military, is concise, informative, and
up-to-date. The translation itself is a marvel--its language is
simple and direct, making it immensely readable and clear.--Keith
Knapp, is Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies,
Department of History, The Citadel, The Military College of South
Carolina