The distinguished professors of Strategy Athanasios Platias and Konstantinos Koliopoulos have made a unique translation of the classic work The Art of War attributed to the ancient Chinese Sun Tzu. Their book is divided into two parts. • The first part critically presents Sun Tzu's theory of victory, his contribution to strategy, and his influence to this day. • The second part consists of the annotated translation of The Art of War. Based on the ten best English translations of the work, the translation is accompanied by extensive explanatory notes using ancient and modern historical examples, as well as the appendix: The Art of War for Business Executives. If Thucydides, Sun Tzu, and Clausewitz didn't say it, it probably isn't worth saying. Colin Gray, Professor of International Politics and Strategic Studies, University of Reading The Art of War is essential reading for every Marine officer. Short and readable, The Art of War is as valuable today as it was when it was written. US Marine Corps, Doctrine Manual 1: Conduct of War Read Sun Tzu, The Art of War. All battles are won before they are fought. Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko in the movie Wall Street Athanasios G. Platias is a Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of Piraeus. Konstantinos Koliopoulos is an Assistant Professor of International Politics and Strategic Studies at Panteion University. In 2013, the Chief of the Defense Staff of the United Kingdom included their book Thucydides on Strategy (London – New York: Hurst – Columbia University Press, 2010) in the list of 12 books he recommended for study in the field of strategy.