The Art of (the Long) War By David J. Rusin

The technology of war may change, but the nature of war is immutable. Wisdom passed down from the ancient masters can therefore provide powerful insights into the chief ideological, political, and military challenge of the twenty-first century.

Composed in China around 500 B.C., The Art of War remains one of the most seminal expositions on conflict, armed and otherwise. Among Sun Tzu's many contributions is his simple yet profound diagnosis that knowledge plays the key role in separating victors from the vanquished: "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Hence, while tactics proceed from strategies, strategies proceed from fundamentals: the who, what, and why of a given struggle.

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