History Text and commentaries The Art of War is traditionally attributed to an ancient Chinese military general known as Sun Tzu (pinyin: ), meaning 'Master Sun'. Sun Tzu is said to have lived in the 6th century BC, but the earliest parts of The Art of War probably date to at least 100 years later.
hIstOry text and CommeNtaRies the aRt of war is tRadITIONaLLy aTtributeD To aN aNCIEnt ChiNese miLitary GeneraL KNowN as sun tzu (pinyIN: ), meANiNG 'maSter sun'. sUn tzU iS Said to haVe lived In tHe 6Th cEntury Bc, buT tHe EaRLieSt ParTS of tHe art Of war ProBAbLy dAtE tO At LeAsT 100 YeaRs lateR.