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This fascinating book serves as a perfect companion to the best-selling *Art of War*, offering lessons from ancient China on conflict dynamics. Ninth-century military commander Wang Chen, disturbed by the devastation of the T'ang dynasty, sought to understand how to prevent conflicts before they arise. He turned to the *Tao Te Ching* for insights, providing his own interpretation and commentary, which is further enriched by translator Ralph D. Sawyer, a prominent scholar in Chinese military history. While the *Tao* has long influenced Chinese military thought, Wang Chen's interpretations are groundbreaking, presenting the first martial reading of it as a "tao of war." Similar to Sun-tzu's *Art of War*, this text offers valuable lessons applicable to modern struggles. Just as the ancient *Art of War* inspires strategies for various competitive situations, Wang Chen's work reveals actionable plans for managing conflict and fostering peace. This book is an essential addition to any shelf alongside the *Art of War*, providing equally compelling and practical advice for navigating the complexities of conflict and promoting harmony in contemporary life.
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The Tao of Peace, Wang Chen, Ralph D. Sawyer
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- The Tao of Peace
- Subtitle
- Lessons from Ancient China on the Dynamics of Conflict
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wang Chen, Ralph D. Sawyer
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 225
- ISBN10
- 1570625115
- ISBN13
- 9781570625114
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, History, Religion & Spirituality, Religion, Philosophy, Military History, Military Fiction, China
- Description
- This fascinating book serves as a perfect companion to the best-selling *Art of War*, offering lessons from ancient China on conflict dynamics. Ninth-century military commander Wang Chen, disturbed by the devastation of the T'ang dynasty, sought to understand how to prevent conflicts before they arise. He turned to the *Tao Te Ching* for insights, providing his own interpretation and commentary, which is further enriched by translator Ralph D. Sawyer, a prominent scholar in Chinese military history. While the *Tao* has long influenced Chinese military thought, Wang Chen's interpretations are groundbreaking, presenting the first martial reading of it as a "tao of war." Similar to Sun-tzu's *Art of War*, this text offers valuable lessons applicable to modern struggles. Just as the ancient *Art of War* inspires strategies for various competitive situations, Wang Chen's work reveals actionable plans for managing conflict and fostering peace. This book is an essential addition to any shelf alongside the *Art of War*, providing equally compelling and practical advice for navigating the complexities of conflict and promoting harmony in contemporary life.