Sun Zi Bing Fa

Sun Zi Bing Fa is a book of military strategy and tactics written by Sun Wu (孙武), the great military strategist of the Spring and Autumn Period. The ancient editions of Sun Zi Bing Fa have thirteen chapters. However, in recent years, another edition was discovered in a Han tomb located in Shandong Province. Its edition has fifteen chapters. The book, which describes the art of war in ancient China, includes rich experiences from many different historical battles. In addition, it illustrates aspects of the society during the Spring and Autumn Period. Its expression seems simple, but it offers deep thought. The book is regarded as one of the great prose works of its time.