The Seven Military Classics

By Qi Wu, Sun Tzu, Ziya Jiang

"The Seven Military Classics" were a series of military texts compiled by the Northern Song Dynasty government and officially promulgated as official military literature. It is the first comprehensive collection of military teachings in ancient China, comprising seven famous works: "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, "Wuzi" (also known as "The Art of War" by Wu Qi), "The Six Secret Teachings" (Liu Tao), "Methods of Sima" (Sima Fa), "Three Strategies" (San Lüe, including "The Stratagems of the Warring States" by Lord Shang), "Wei Liaozi," and "Questions and Replies between Emperor Taizong of Tang and General Li Jing" (Li Wei Gong Wen Dui). Since the Song Dynasty, "The Seven Military Classics" have been essential readings in martial studies, concentrating the essence of ancient Chinese military writings. Emphasizing military historiography, it stands out as a significant feature in Chinese cultural history. "The Seven Military Classics" were a contribution of the Northern Song Dynasty to military theoretical development, encompassing representative works of ancient Chinese military writings prior to that period. It expounds a series of military strategic ideas and tactical principles, embodying the essence of ancient Chinese understanding of warfare. Whether in military theory or practical warfare, it has profoundly influenced subsequent generations and even the world. It is the essence of ancient Chinese military classics and a treasure in the palace of Chinese military theory. It is not only a spiritual wealth of the Chinese nation but also a shared spiritual wealth of people worldwide. It laid the foundation for ancient Chinese military studies and played a positive role in the development of modern and contemporary military science in China and globally. The editing and promulgation of "The Seven Military Classics" were contributions of the Northern Song Dynasty to the construction of military theory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DB8PM7B5
• ISBN13: 9798333973375
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 331 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"