The book provides a semi-academic study of Sun Tzu and his work The Art of War, exploring concepts around establishing an empire without direct warfare. It discusses Chinese philosophers and their ideas about society and human behavior. While focusing mainly on China, it also references other Asian countries. The book encourages learning about different world philosophies and staying informed on new ideas.

1. The School of Sun Tzu: Winning Empires without War by David G.
Jones

2. Pacific Book Review
The School of Sun Tzu: Winning Empires without War is a semi-
academic study of the topic of Sun Tzu. The author is fascinated by
the ideas that surround Sun Tzu, whether it is a school or a person.
Jones explores some of the deeper concepts touched on in the book
The Art of War (in Chinese – Bing-fa). Many of the Chinese authors
and philosophers that are discussed in this “ship’s log” have
developed ideas about the treatment of others and the behaviors of
the society.
Jones’ insights and growing perspective throughout the book are
interesting and meaningful for those who know very little about
Eastern cultures. As a Westerner, Eastern culture is slightly alien to
me, which is why this author’s quick unpacking of the elegance and
nuance of these differences make this book educational and
important.

3. The work of Bing-Fa is where many of the musings which make up
this book stem from. Bing-fa examines the rise of the Chinese
Empire and the structures of communication, oppression and
transformation. The School of Sun Tzu, which is what this book is
born of, which an institution that looks at idea generation and
behavior modification.
This book is a thought provoking read that encourages the reader
to learn more about the world, to stay informed and to engage
with new and different philosophies. It has religious elements,
linguistic ponderings and life histories of important Asian people.
While David G. Jones mainly focuses on China he also includes
smatterings of other Asian countries, such as Japan, which help to
lend credibility to many for his notes.

4. The School of Sun Tzu: Winning Empires without War is incredibly
well written especially for a self-proclaimed diary. It also centers
on a very well known and important book The Art of War, which
according to Jones is not truly about war. He looks at methods of
starting and winning a war in the time that Bing-Fa would have
written, which reveals a lot about certain ways of thinking.
I would recommend this work to readers interested in learning
more about Eastern Culture, and a behind the scenes look at war
and its many moving parts.

5. Title: The School of Sun Tzu: Winning Empires without Wars
Author: David G. Jones
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 978-1-4697-6911-0
Genre: Non-Fiction / History / Asia
Reviewed by: Christa Hill

6. Title: The School of Sun Tzu: Winning Empires without Wars
Author: David G. Jones
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 978-1-4697-6911-0
Genre: Non-Fiction / History / Asia
Reviewed by: Christa Hill