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Title: This is Not the Whole Book !!!
Review: Although it contains an excellent translation, the Dover Edition of Sun Tzu's Art of War should come with a warning that says: "This book only gives you the bare Giles Translation - without his extensive explanation and notes - that are essential to provide real meaning to anyone other than a Chinese scholar."In spite of the rather wordy introduction of this edition, it doesn't do justice the Sun Tzu's great book. It is a pale reflection of the real thing.The full Giles Translation (which is NOT what this edition is) is a first-rate piece of literature that presents the genius of Sun Tzu in a way that it can be really understood and appreciated by modern English speaking readers. You should spend a few dollars more and get the full Giles Translation - it will be money well spent.
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