Composed by two prominent statesmen-generals of classical China, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on the panorama of Chinese history to summarize the essential laws that govern victory and defeat, and examines the social and psychological aspects of organization and crisis management. Master translator Cleary's introduction surveys the Chinese philosophies of war and conflict and compares The Art of War with the older I Ching.

Zhuge Liang was the famous adviser to Lord Xuande (Liu Bei) in the Three Kingdoms period (220-280AD). He is recognised as the greatest and most accomplished strategist of his era. His name has become synonymous with intelligence and strategy in Chinese culture.

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