HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting. Focusing on the principle of outsmarting a foe before resorting to battle this treatise by Chinese general, strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu is a masterpiece of military strategy. His timeless advice to know yourself, your enemy, your sparring ground and to prioritise diplomatic solutions has been influential since its creation. Written during the sixth century BCE, to this day The Art of War has guided leaders for thousands of years and remains to this day a touchstone not only for generals, but for CEOs, athletes and anyone facing their own battles of cunning and tact. * Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every family's home library. * Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: * A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary.

* A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication. * A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction. Competition: The Prince;The 48 Laws of Power;The Art of War; The Analects; Marcus Aurelius; On War; How to Win Friends and Influence People; Counterinsurgency Warfare; Fighting Talk; Rich Dad Poor Dad. Nicolo Machiavelli; Robert Greene; Confucius; Marcus Aurelius; Carl von Clausewitz; Dale Carnegie; David Galula; John Keegan.