Sun Tzu's The Art of War is considered the earliest known treatise on military strategy and is divided into 13 chapters. It has profoundly influenced Chinese, Japanese, and Mongol military thinking. Some of Sun Tzu's key teachings include knowing yourself and your enemy, avoiding prolonged wars, taking the enemy's land intact rather than destroying it, using deception, adapting your strategy to the situation, and employing spies to gain intelligence on the enemy. The Art of War continues to be studied for its insights on leadership, management, and competition that are applicable in both military and civilian contexts.
The document discusses the terra cotta army of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang and other elements of his legacy. It summarizes that while the emperor is said to have built the terra cotta army to protect him in the afterlife, he was actually an atheist, and it was instead intended as a memorial and tourist attraction. It discusses two important philosophical texts from the time of the first emperor - The Art of War (Pingfa) and the Tao Te Ching. However, modern interpretations see them as about war when they were actually intended as guides for achieving objectives without conflict. The document critiques standard historical accounts and suggests the texts were teaching tools used in academies established by the emperor to develop
Al aqida al-tahawiyya, by imam abu jafar ahmed ibn muhammad ibn salama al-azd...docsforu
This treatise outlines the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama'a according to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. It was written by Imam al-Tahawi to corroborate the views of Imam Abu Hanifa on core Islamic beliefs. The treatise provides a concise summary of orthodox Sunni doctrine on tawhid (monotheism), the attributes of Allah, prophethood, the afterlife and other fundamental topics in only a few sentences for each point.
This passage describes how Feng Mou, a poor man from Qi, became a guest of Mengchang Jun after being accepted into his household. Though looked down upon initially, Feng impressed Mengchang Jun with his wit and skills. He was put in charge of collecting taxes in Mengchang's territory, completing the task efficiently. Through establishing a fair marketplace and building infrastructure, Feng gained the people's support for Mengchang and strengthened his political power. Feng thus proved himself a capable aide through his contributions.
Putri Jasmine Salsabilla berkelas 7.4 yang mengingat pengalaman SD yang menyenangkan bersama teman-teman, memiliki ayah bernama Sugeng Wibowo dan ibu bernama Ima Fatmawati serta dua orang adik. Dia ingin masuk SMPIT Assuada untuk menambah ilmu agamanya agar tidak hilang.
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This document contains personal and employment information for Mohammed Abdullah Hamood Al-AAmri. It includes his contact information, education history, work experience, skills, languages, and references. He has a Bachelor's degree in Geographical Information Systems from Sultan Qaboos University and is currently working in the Asset Quality Review Function at Oman Orix Leasing Company, where his responsibilities include checking lease documents and files. His objective is to find an innovative and challenging job where he can utilize his skills and experience in areas like customer service, marketing, and spatial analysis.
The document discusses the terra cotta army of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang and other elements of his legacy. It summarizes that while the emperor is said to have built the terra cotta army to protect him in the afterlife, he was actually an atheist, and it was instead intended as a memorial and tourist attraction. It discusses two important philosophical texts from the time of the first emperor - The Art of War (Pingfa) and the Tao Te Ching. However, modern interpretations see them as about war when they were actually intended as guides for achieving objectives without conflict. The document critiques standard historical accounts and suggests the texts were teaching tools used in academies established by the emperor to develop
Al aqida al-tahawiyya, by imam abu jafar ahmed ibn muhammad ibn salama al-azd...docsforu
This treatise outlines the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama'a according to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. It was written by Imam al-Tahawi to corroborate the views of Imam Abu Hanifa on core Islamic beliefs. The treatise provides a concise summary of orthodox Sunni doctrine on tawhid (monotheism), the attributes of Allah, prophethood, the afterlife and other fundamental topics in only a few sentences for each point.
This passage describes how Feng Mou, a poor man from Qi, became a guest of Mengchang Jun after being accepted into his household. Though looked down upon initially, Feng impressed Mengchang Jun with his wit and skills. He was put in charge of collecting taxes in Mengchang's territory, completing the task efficiently. Through establishing a fair marketplace and building infrastructure, Feng gained the people's support for Mengchang and strengthened his political power. Feng thus proved himself a capable aide through his contributions.
Putri Jasmine Salsabilla berkelas 7.4 yang mengingat pengalaman SD yang menyenangkan bersama teman-teman, memiliki ayah bernama Sugeng Wibowo dan ibu bernama Ima Fatmawati serta dua orang adik. Dia ingin masuk SMPIT Assuada untuk menambah ilmu agamanya agar tidak hilang.
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This document contains personal and employment information for Mohammed Abdullah Hamood Al-AAmri. It includes his contact information, education history, work experience, skills, languages, and references. He has a Bachelor's degree in Geographical Information Systems from Sultan Qaboos University and is currently working in the Asset Quality Review Function at Oman Orix Leasing Company, where his responsibilities include checking lease documents and files. His objective is to find an innovative and challenging job where he can utilize his skills and experience in areas like customer service, marketing, and spatial analysis.
Rachel Marz S. Villanueva is applying for the position of Virtual Assistant. She has over 5 years of experience in hospitality, administration, reservations, customer service, and sales. Her key strengths include proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, being a fast learner, goal-oriented, able to work under pressure, and being a good team player. She has a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and has received training in areas such as housekeeping, food and beverage, and environmental management.
Este documento presenta varios problemas de cálculo diferencial e integral. 1) Hallar la derivada de una función polinómica. 2) Calcular la derivada de otra función polinómica. 3) Encontrar la antiderivada de un monomio. 4) Calcular el cambio en y cuando x cambia una pequeña cantidad. 5) Hallar la integral de la suma de dos funciones. 6) Usar la regla de la cadena para calcular la derivada de una función compuesta.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones sobre cómo usar las agendas compartidas de ComPart. Explica cómo ver diferentes agendas, mantenerse al tanto de nuevos eventos y agregar nuevos eventos. Para ver agendas, puede seleccionar entre vista diaria, semanal u mensual. También puede agregar eventos ingresando el título, fecha, hora, lugar y agenda seleccionada, e invitar a otros. Una vez completada la información del evento, debe guardarlo para que quede agregado a la agenda.
Planificación del evento de responsabilidad social, académico y cisntífico denominado:Políticas públicas para la optimización de la salud cardiovascular. Participación ciudadana en la anticipación de riesgos y promoción del bienestar comunitario.
Actividad de requisito académico por la Universidad Experimental Rómulo Gallegos, como parte de los contenidos curriculares de la matrícula políticas públicas de la maestría de Gerencia Administrativa, trimestre I, cohorte 2016
4 apresentação e análise dos resultadosJosé Monteiro
O documento descreve uma pesquisa sobre hábitos de saúde de estudantes portugueses. Uma base de dados foi criada com seis tabelas sobre identificação, tabaco, álcool, drogas, família e escola. Análises estatísticas comparam os resultados da amostra com médias nacionais e internacionais. Os resultados mostram que a amostra tem menos experimentação e consumo de tabaco do que as médias.
This document provides a resume for Dean Galvin, who is currently studying for a BSc in Software Design at Athlone Institute of Technology. It details his education history, relevant project experience including multiple games and websites created, programming skills in languages like C++, Java, and Python, and interests in areas like game development, programming, and computer hardware. Dean is looking to obtain a job upon graduation utilizing his skills and passion for software design and game development.
La organización es una herramienta utilizada por personas para coordinar sus acciones con el fin de lograr metas. Las organizaciones son creadas para satisfacer necesidades humanas mediante la provisión de bienes y servicios. El diseño y cambio organizacional involucra la selección y administración de la estructura y cultura de una organización para controlar actividades y lograr metas, permitiendo responder a cambios.
El presente documento muestra un análisis sobre Generalidades acerca de las TICs y la formación docente el cual se abordara diferentes planteamientos referentes al tema.
The document provides background information on Sun Tzu and his famous work "The Art of War". Sun Tzu was a Chinese general and military strategist who lived in the 6th century BC during a period of conflict in China known as the Warring States period. He authored "The Art of War", setting forth timeless principles of strategy, tactics, and leadership that are still studied today. The document discusses Sun Tzu's life and military career, providing context for how he came to write this influential text on the nature of conflict and achieving victory. It also gives an overview of the key principles from "The Art of War" and examples of how they have been applied in different wars throughout history.
This document provides the contents for multiple books related to The Art of War, including the complete text of The Art of War by Sun Tzu translated by Thomas Cleary, as well as additional books providing further context and commentary on Sun Tzu's work. The contents include chapters from The Art of War, as well as introductions and notes from the translator on each included text. The document synthesizes essential military strategy and leadership teachings from ancient Chinese philosophy.
Compiled well over two thousand years ago by a mysterious Chinese warrior-philosopher, is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders and strategists for the last two millennia and more.
Essays should have a clear argument supported by evidence from the.docxSANSKAR20
Essays should have a clear argument supported by evidence from the readings (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3D5tcB4swW_WmVTeXF4LVdWWVE?usp=sharing ). While it is fine to state your personal opinion on these questions, please be sure that you support your opinion with historical evidence. The best answers will have an argument and will be very detailed. The answer should have a beginning, middle and an end, and will probably be 400 words.
1. What role does the West play in shaping modern East Asia? How does this role change over time (if it does change). In your opinion is the role of the West a net positive or a net negative? Why?
2. What are the merits and demerits of the Champion of the East and the Gentleman of Western Learning’s arguments in Discourse of Three Drunkards on Government. Which view do you support? Why?
3. What is the nature of nationalism in the Japanese and Chinese contexts? What does it stem from? How do nationalistic sentiments change in the first three decades of the twentieth century in East Asia?
4. Describe the changes in Japan-Chinese relations over time beginning in 1895 up through 1937. In what ways do relations change? What factors force them to change?
5. By the 1920s, Japan had already become an important world power, while China remained mired in warlord politics and political factionalism. How do you account for the differences in China and Japan? What factors helped facilitate Japan’s “rise”?
6. Evaluate the arguments made by Japanese leaders regarding Pan Asianism from the early 20th century up through the creation of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. What was attractive about these sentiments for many people in East Asia? How do you yourself feel about the way the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was portrayed?
7. How did Chiang Kaishek rise to prominence in China in the 1920s? What was the legitimacy of Chiang Kaishek’s Nationalist government based upon? How do the campaigns against the Chinese Communist Party fit into this?
8. How do you view Wang Jingwei? Was he a collaborator as he is commonly portrayed in China or is he a patriot whose reputation has been slandered since the end of the war? To answer this question, you must address the differences between collaborators and resisters in the wartime period. What constitutes these two categories? What problems are there in using these two turns of phrase?
9. Scholars have suggested that the Pacific War between Japan and the United States was inevitable, but there is a considerable amount of disagreement about when it became inevitable. What single point do you consider to be the “point of no return” for the outbreak of the war? Please note in your response at least two other potential points and explain why you did not choose them.
Reading List: (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3D5tcB4swW_WmVTeXF4LVdWWVE?usp=sharing ).
Week 1
*John Dower, “Structures and Ideologies of Con ...
Among other things, the ammount of philisophical change that occ.docxSHIVA101531
Among other things, the ammount of philisophical change that occured during this time was incredible: from Sun Tzu and the Art of War to Confucius and his philosophy for daily life. Covering just these two people alone gives us an in depth look into china at the time and to further this understanding we can look at military adaptations in technology and influences into dialy life via a new philosphy.
As a historian intrigued by warfare, the technological advancements made during this time were of equal importance and interest and laid the foundation for modern conflict and stratagem. Much of this would not have been possible without Sun Tzu, one of the leading generals of the time. Widely regarded as a master tactician among military historians, he documented his tactics for conducting war in a volume called "The Art of War". The book itself remains one of the foremost military works of literature in history and has been on the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps reading list for several years.
respond to this discussion question in 100 words
.
Rachel Marz S. Villanueva is applying for the position of Virtual Assistant. She has over 5 years of experience in hospitality, administration, reservations, customer service, and sales. Her key strengths include proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, being a fast learner, goal-oriented, able to work under pressure, and being a good team player. She has a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and has received training in areas such as housekeeping, food and beverage, and environmental management.
Este documento presenta varios problemas de cálculo diferencial e integral. 1) Hallar la derivada de una función polinómica. 2) Calcular la derivada de otra función polinómica. 3) Encontrar la antiderivada de un monomio. 4) Calcular el cambio en y cuando x cambia una pequeña cantidad. 5) Hallar la integral de la suma de dos funciones. 6) Usar la regla de la cadena para calcular la derivada de una función compuesta.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones sobre cómo usar las agendas compartidas de ComPart. Explica cómo ver diferentes agendas, mantenerse al tanto de nuevos eventos y agregar nuevos eventos. Para ver agendas, puede seleccionar entre vista diaria, semanal u mensual. También puede agregar eventos ingresando el título, fecha, hora, lugar y agenda seleccionada, e invitar a otros. Una vez completada la información del evento, debe guardarlo para que quede agregado a la agenda.
Planificación del evento de responsabilidad social, académico y cisntífico denominado:Políticas públicas para la optimización de la salud cardiovascular. Participación ciudadana en la anticipación de riesgos y promoción del bienestar comunitario.
Actividad de requisito académico por la Universidad Experimental Rómulo Gallegos, como parte de los contenidos curriculares de la matrícula políticas públicas de la maestría de Gerencia Administrativa, trimestre I, cohorte 2016
4 apresentação e análise dos resultadosJosé Monteiro
O documento descreve uma pesquisa sobre hábitos de saúde de estudantes portugueses. Uma base de dados foi criada com seis tabelas sobre identificação, tabaco, álcool, drogas, família e escola. Análises estatísticas comparam os resultados da amostra com médias nacionais e internacionais. Os resultados mostram que a amostra tem menos experimentação e consumo de tabaco do que as médias.
This document provides a resume for Dean Galvin, who is currently studying for a BSc in Software Design at Athlone Institute of Technology. It details his education history, relevant project experience including multiple games and websites created, programming skills in languages like C++, Java, and Python, and interests in areas like game development, programming, and computer hardware. Dean is looking to obtain a job upon graduation utilizing his skills and passion for software design and game development.
La organización es una herramienta utilizada por personas para coordinar sus acciones con el fin de lograr metas. Las organizaciones son creadas para satisfacer necesidades humanas mediante la provisión de bienes y servicios. El diseño y cambio organizacional involucra la selección y administración de la estructura y cultura de una organización para controlar actividades y lograr metas, permitiendo responder a cambios.
El presente documento muestra un análisis sobre Generalidades acerca de las TICs y la formación docente el cual se abordara diferentes planteamientos referentes al tema.
The document provides background information on Sun Tzu and his famous work "The Art of War". Sun Tzu was a Chinese general and military strategist who lived in the 6th century BC during a period of conflict in China known as the Warring States period. He authored "The Art of War", setting forth timeless principles of strategy, tactics, and leadership that are still studied today. The document discusses Sun Tzu's life and military career, providing context for how he came to write this influential text on the nature of conflict and achieving victory. It also gives an overview of the key principles from "The Art of War" and examples of how they have been applied in different wars throughout history.
This document provides the contents for multiple books related to The Art of War, including the complete text of The Art of War by Sun Tzu translated by Thomas Cleary, as well as additional books providing further context and commentary on Sun Tzu's work. The contents include chapters from The Art of War, as well as introductions and notes from the translator on each included text. The document synthesizes essential military strategy and leadership teachings from ancient Chinese philosophy.
Compiled well over two thousand years ago by a mysterious Chinese warrior-philosopher, is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders and strategists for the last two millennia and more.
Essays should have a clear argument supported by evidence from the.docxSANSKAR20
Essays should have a clear argument supported by evidence from the readings (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3D5tcB4swW_WmVTeXF4LVdWWVE?usp=sharing ). While it is fine to state your personal opinion on these questions, please be sure that you support your opinion with historical evidence. The best answers will have an argument and will be very detailed. The answer should have a beginning, middle and an end, and will probably be 400 words.
1. What role does the West play in shaping modern East Asia? How does this role change over time (if it does change). In your opinion is the role of the West a net positive or a net negative? Why?
2. What are the merits and demerits of the Champion of the East and the Gentleman of Western Learning’s arguments in Discourse of Three Drunkards on Government. Which view do you support? Why?
3. What is the nature of nationalism in the Japanese and Chinese contexts? What does it stem from? How do nationalistic sentiments change in the first three decades of the twentieth century in East Asia?
4. Describe the changes in Japan-Chinese relations over time beginning in 1895 up through 1937. In what ways do relations change? What factors force them to change?
5. By the 1920s, Japan had already become an important world power, while China remained mired in warlord politics and political factionalism. How do you account for the differences in China and Japan? What factors helped facilitate Japan’s “rise”?
6. Evaluate the arguments made by Japanese leaders regarding Pan Asianism from the early 20th century up through the creation of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. What was attractive about these sentiments for many people in East Asia? How do you yourself feel about the way the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere was portrayed?
7. How did Chiang Kaishek rise to prominence in China in the 1920s? What was the legitimacy of Chiang Kaishek’s Nationalist government based upon? How do the campaigns against the Chinese Communist Party fit into this?
8. How do you view Wang Jingwei? Was he a collaborator as he is commonly portrayed in China or is he a patriot whose reputation has been slandered since the end of the war? To answer this question, you must address the differences between collaborators and resisters in the wartime period. What constitutes these two categories? What problems are there in using these two turns of phrase?
9. Scholars have suggested that the Pacific War between Japan and the United States was inevitable, but there is a considerable amount of disagreement about when it became inevitable. What single point do you consider to be the “point of no return” for the outbreak of the war? Please note in your response at least two other potential points and explain why you did not choose them.
Reading List: (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3D5tcB4swW_WmVTeXF4LVdWWVE?usp=sharing ).
Week 1
*John Dower, “Structures and Ideologies of Con ...
Among other things, the ammount of philisophical change that occ.docxSHIVA101531
Among other things, the ammount of philisophical change that occured during this time was incredible: from Sun Tzu and the Art of War to Confucius and his philosophy for daily life. Covering just these two people alone gives us an in depth look into china at the time and to further this understanding we can look at military adaptations in technology and influences into dialy life via a new philosphy.
As a historian intrigued by warfare, the technological advancements made during this time were of equal importance and interest and laid the foundation for modern conflict and stratagem. Much of this would not have been possible without Sun Tzu, one of the leading generals of the time. Widely regarded as a master tactician among military historians, he documented his tactics for conducting war in a volume called "The Art of War". The book itself remains one of the foremost military works of literature in history and has been on the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps reading list for several years.
respond to this discussion question in 100 words
.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu was written during the Warring States period in China when the Zhou dynasty disintegrated and led to endless warfare among rival states seeking dominance. Sun Tzu worked to understand military strategy from different perspectives rather than avoid conflict like Confucius, aiming to follow Taoist and Confucian principles. The Art of War paradoxically teaches being against war by advocating winning without fighting through superior strategy, tactics, and understanding of opponents' psychology over direct combat.
The document provides an overview of ancient Chinese culture across several areas:
1) China has a history dating back over 5,000 years with various regional centers along the Yellow River. Major dynasties like the Shang and Zhou ruled for centuries and helped develop Chinese civilization.
2) Religions and philosophies like Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism influenced Chinese thought. Confucius emphasized ethics while Taoism focused on natural harmony. Buddhism originated in India and later spread to China.
3) Chinese writing emerged from pictograms and evolved into characters without an alphabet. The language has over 47,000 characters and mastery requires learning thousands of characters.
This document discusses China's role in World War II and its resistance against Japanese aggression from 1931 to 1945. It provides details on the prolonged guerrilla warfare across northeastern China and individual acts of sacrifice. It emphasizes that China tied down a significant portion of the Japanese military, estimated at 1.5 million casualties, which helped enable Allied victory. However, China's resistance came at a tremendous cost, with an estimated 35 million Chinese casualties over the course of the war, representing one-third of the total casualties worldwide. The document pays tribute to China's significant contribution to the global effort to defeat the Axis powers.
Classical realism is based on the empirical analysis of human nature and international politics. It is influenced by thinkers like Sun Tzu, Thucydides, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. Classical realists believe that sovereign states operating in an anarchic international system are the key actors, and they are primarily concerned with their own security and survival. In this self-help system without any overarching authority, conflict among states driven by their struggles for power is an inevitable reality.
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The document provides guidance for students to complete a historical identification and essay assignment on Chinese history prior to 1911. For the identification section, students must choose 6 historical persons, places, events, or concepts from various categories and briefly describe each one in relation to Chinese history and society. For the essay, students must analyze which Chinese ruler prior to 1911 had the most and least successful reigns, making an argument supported by historical evidence and context. The document also provides feedback on a student's attempted identification and essay responses, noting areas that need improvement in contextualizing the historical figures, developing clear arguments, and using proper evidence and analysis.
This document provides an overview of important books related to strategy. It discusses the origins of strategic thinking from ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu to European theorists like von Clausewitz and de Jomini. Von Clausewitz viewed strategy as descriptive rather than prescriptive, while de Jomini saw actionable principles as central. Modern classifications of strategic approaches include prescriptive schools like planning and positioning, as well as more descriptive schools focused on learning and culture. Key books that illustrate these include Mintzberg's Strategy Safari and Collins' Good to Great.
The document summarizes how Japanese culture and propaganda influenced soldiers to volunteer for suicidal kamikaze missions during World War II. Cultural symbols like the cherry blossom were used to manipulate soldiers through conformity to peers, compliance with authority, and obedience to orders. Young students were pressured to volunteer despite private doubts. The symbolic importance of sacrificing for the nation aligned with Bushido traditions of honor and loyalty. Over 4000 volunteers died crashing planes into US ships, influenced by both cultural indoctrination and obedience to a desperate military campaign.
The document summarizes key events and developments during the Chosŏn dynasty in Korea, specifically focusing on the early to mid-period. It discusses the rise of Confucianism and its emphasis on ethics, virtues, and social bonds. It then describes political instability following the death of King Sejong, including a bloody power struggle after his death. The document also summarizes the Japanese invasions in the 1590s, the role of Admiral Yi Sun-sin in resisting the invaders, and the aftermath of the war. Finally, it discusses the Manchu invasions in the 1600s and Korea's subsequent subordination to the Qing dynasty in China.
The document discusses similarities and differences between samurai in Japan and knights in medieval Europe. Both samurai and knights underwent rigorous training from a young age to become skilled warriors. Their armor was also similar, using iron scales or metal plates for protection. However, samurai culture was influenced more by Shinto and Buddhism, while knights followed Christian traditions.
China: an Introduction to its LiteratureMonique Abao
China is one of the earliest civilizations in Asia, with a long history of dynastic rule by emperors claiming the Mandate of Heaven. During periods of warring states, Chinese writers were influenced by the political environment and events of their time, as seen in the works of Confucius and Sun Tzu. Confucius experienced poverty after his father's death and wrote about moral conduct and filial piety. Sun Tzu was a general who led a much smaller army to victory against a much larger force, and wrote The Art of War on military strategy.
The document provides a list of terms and concepts from Chinese history that the student is expected to identify and summarize. These include:
1. The civil service examination system and Jinshi degree from Imperial China which aimed to create a meritocratic government.
2. Several dynasties that ruled China such as the Liao, Jin, Yuan, and Ming dynasties as well as key figures like Genghis Khan and Khubilai Khan.
3. Significant events and locations in Chinese history like the Ming treasure voyages led by Zheng He, the construction of the Great Wall, and the Opium Wars between China and Western powers.
Mao Zedong was a Chinese communist revolutionary who served as China's Chairman from 1949 until his death in 1976. He had four wives and 10 children total. Mao developed influential Marxist-Leninist theories known as Maoism and led the Communist Party of China to power. Supporters credit him with modernizing China, while critics argue he oversaw human rights abuses and policies that caused millions of deaths. Mao suffered health issues late in life and died of a heart attack in 1976 at age 82, after leaving a significant impact on both China and global communism.
The flag of China consists of a large red field with five yellow stars - a large star representing the Communist Party surrounded by four smaller stars representing the social classes united under the party. The red color symbolizes revolution and tradition, while yellow represents the Manchu dynasty and the Chinese people. China has over 9 million square kilometers of territory and the dominant Han ethnic group makes up over 90% of the population. Standard Mandarin Chinese is the official language and religions include Buddhism, Taoism, folk traditions, Islam, and Christianity.
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5. Introduced to the WEST by
Father J.J. M. Amiot, a Jesuit and a native of
Toulon, who spent years in Peking,
published in Paris Chez Didiot l’aine “Art
Militaire Des Chinois” in 1772; at the behest
of M. Bertin, Minister of State under Louis
XV.
We could draw comparison in term of a
military strategist such as:
The Italian Niccolò Machiavelli who
was in a diplomatic council responsible for
negotiation and military affairs, carrying out,
between 1499 and 1512, several diplomatic
missions, to the court of Louis XII in France.
Although a diplomat and a political
philosopher, in his Political treatise The
Prince 1512, as a political scientist,
Machiavelli emphasizes realism over idealism
the occasional need for the methodical
exercise of brute force, deceit, and so on. He
encouraged ambition and risk taking.
8. There are 13 Chapters 十三章
I ‐ ESTIMATES ‐ Laying Plans 計篇
II ‐ WAGING WAR 作戰篇
III ‐ OFFENSIVE STRATEGY 謀攻篇
IV – TACTICAL DISPOSITIONS 形篇
V ‐ ENERGY 勢篇
VI – WEAKNESS & STRENGTHS 虚實篇
VII ‐ MANOEUVRE 軍爭篇
VIII – THE NINE VARIABLES 九變篇
IX – MARCHES 行軍篇
X – TERRAIN 地形篇
XI–THE 9 VARIETIES OF GROUND九地篇
XII – ATTACK BY FIRE 火攻篇
XIII – EMPLOYMENT OF SECRET AGENTS – Spies 用間篇
A bamboo
version of
The Art of War
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