The Art of War

[msp21]

Can you recommend a versions or edition of Sun Tzu's The Art of War? There are quite a few and it's kind of daunting trying to decide on which one to get.

[Beretta]

May I also recommend "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant" and Rommels "Infantry Attacks" Not sure which version of the Art of War is better I did a google search and it told me the differences but I'm not sure what to tell you. Read both? :)

[BradCMSP]

I have this version, and I thought it was easy enough to understand.

http://www.amazon.com/Sun-Tzu-Art-History-Warfare/dp/081331951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265116191&sr=1-1

[NinjaTactics]

I'd recommend starting with Thomas Cleary's translation of Sun Tzu's Art of War. There are a number of different versions but avoid any abridged version and try to get complete texts with commentaries if possible. Machiavelli's Art of War is also a nice read as well (this (http://www.amazon.com/Art-War-Niccol%C3%B2-Machiavelli/dp/030681076X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265619424&sr=1-2) is the one I have and enjoy).

[High Desert]

I am also happy with Cleary's translation.

Do you also have Miyamoto Musashi's "Book of 5 Rings" on your list? I have a second version coming from Amazon right now to compare the translations.

HD

[ride57]

Get this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Miyamoto-Musashi-His-Life-Writings/dp/0834805677/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_a

[St.Michael]

Damn I didn't know there were different versions. I must have the hard to understand one. I just read it over and over and learn more every time. Book of the 5 rings is amazing. I have to pick up Musashis book also. Another good martial art book is Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere. If your into those kinda things that is.

[Lee Indy]

any one you get will be decent. its pretty hard concepts to screw up. i did a oral report on this book for speech class in college. one of my favorite books to read. i keep a copy next to the throne for days im feeling symbolic

[Benjamin_Martin]

There are apps for smartphone available too, for free.

[usmcvet]

Just downloaded one to my Kindle for free. I have not looked at it yet. If you have one it is worth a shot.

[SuperiorDG]

Thomas Cleary's translation