Who is Sun Zi? Military Strategist a.k.a. Sun Tzu!

Sun Tzu Was Most Famous For His Writing of "The Art of War"

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Sun Wu, style name Changqing, better known as Sun Tzu | Sun Zi ["Zi" was used as a suffix for the family name of a respectable man in ancient Chinese culture. In this case, "Zi" is not the personal name. It is a rough equivalent to "Sir" and is commonly translated into English as "Master"], was an ancient Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher who is traditionally believed to have authored The Art of War, an influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. Sun Tzu has had a significant impact on Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as an author of The Art of War and through legend. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Sun Tzu's The Art of War grew in popularity and saw practical use in Western society, and his work has continued to influence....

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