CONTENTS
Note on Pronunciation
Translator’s Introduction
The Art of War and the I Ching: Strategy and Change
Notes on Sources
PART ONE
The Way of the General: Essays on Leadership and Crisis Management by Zhuge Liang
Translator’s Introduction
The Way of the General
The Authority of the Military Leadership
Chasing Evils
Knowing People
Types of Generals
Capacities of Commanders
Decadence in Generals
Loyalty in Generals
Skills of Generals
Arrogance in Generals
Military Preparedness
Training
Corruption in the Armed Forces
Loyal Hearts
Careful Watching
Formation of Opportunity
Good Generalship
Discerning Bases
Victory and Defeat
Using Authority
Grieving for the Dead
Allies
Responsiveness
Taking Opportunities
Assessing Abilities
Facilitating Battle
Striking Power
Psychological Configurations
Orderly Troops
Inspiring Soldiers
Self-Exertion
Harmonizing People
The Condition of a General
Order and Disorder
Observant Government
Rulers and Ministers
Knowledgeable Rule
Not Knowing
Adjudication
Disturbance and Security
Appointments
Pillars of State
Evaluation and Dismissal
What Hurts the People
Military Action
Rewards and Penalties
Clarity and Consistency
Pleasure and Displeasure
Culture and the Military
Organization
Instruction and Direction
Thought and Consideration
Strength in Generals
Sending Out the Armed Forces
Selection on Abilities
The Use of Knowledge
Not Setting Up Battle Lines
Sincerity in Generals
PART TWO
Lessons of War: Studies in Strategy by Liu Ji
Translator’s Introduction
Chronology of Historical Periods in Liu Ji’s Tales
Lessons of War
Calculated Battle
Fighting Schemes
Espionage and Warfare
Elite Fighters
Battling on Good Faith
Instruction and Warfare
Caring in War
Authority and Warfare
Reward and Battle
Punishment and Battle
Defensive Battle
Offensive Battle
Strength and Battle
Weakness and Battle
Hauteur and Battle
Diplomatic Relations
Formation and Battle
Momentum and Battle
Knowledge and Battle
Reconnaissance
Striving in Battle
Going on the Attack
Defense and Battle
Postponing Battle
Emptiness in Battle
Battling with the Full
Fighting Too Readily
Using Profit to Fight
Fighting Attackers
Fearlessness in Danger
Hunger and Battle
Fighting on Full Stomachs
Fatigue and Battle
Victory in Battle
Defeat in Battle
Taking the Initiative
Provocation and Battle
Slow-Paced Battle
Swift Battle
Orderliness and Battle
Energy and Battle
Fighting on the Way Home
Pursuit and Battle
Not Fighting
Avoiding Battle
Surrounding Enemies
Surrender
Hardship
Easy Battle
Battle in Extremity
Warring in Accord with Nature
Health and Warfare
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