Source: Sun Tzu's Art of War in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Introduction: Sun Tzu's Art of War is also known as Sun Wu's Art of War, Wu Sun Tzu's Art of War, Sun Tzu's Art of War and Sun Wu's Art of War. It is the earliest existing military work in China and the earliest military work in the world, and is known as the "sacred book of military science". * * * about six thousand words, one article * * * thirteen articles.

Influence: It is generally believed that Sun Tzu's Art of War was written between Zhuan Xu's thorn and Sun Wuzai's meeting with the king of Wu in the third year of Lu, that is, from 5 15 BC to 5 12 BC. The book is divided into thirteen articles, which was a gift from Sun Wu when he first met the King of Wu. For details, see Sima Qian's Historical Records: "Sun Tzu, a great warrior, and Qi people also saw He Lv, the king of Wu, with the art of war. He said, "I have read Chapter 13. "There is a saying that" Thirty-six Plans "was planned by soldiers like Sun Tzu's Art of War.

About the author: Sun Wu (about 545 BC-about 470 BC) was born in Le 'an (now northern Shandong Province) at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period.