Master Sun said: "Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting."For more than two thousand years, The Art of War 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:Part I: The original text by Sun-tzu, translated by John Minford, read by Ray PorterThe unadorned thirteen chapters allow listeners to form their own first impressions of the ancient words of wisdom ascribed to Sun-tzu.Part II: Introduction to the text by John Minford, read by Lorna RaverIn a lively, learned introduction, Minford explores the life and times of Sun-tzu and considers how best to read and understand the work today.Part IIa: Original...