Chinese Military

The Art of War, translated by Lionel Giles, is a timeless classic of military strategy and philosophy, offering profound insights that extend far beyond the battlefield. Attributed to the ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu, this work distills centuries of warfare wisdom into thirteen concise chapters that explore tactics, leadership, discipline, and the psychology of conflict. Lionel Giles’ celebrated translation, first published in 1910, remains one of the most respected English versions, notable for its clarity, scholarly commentary, and elegant prose.

The Chinese Civil War was a decades-long struggle between the Nationalists and Communists that reshaped China and reverberated across the globe. This concise yet comprehensive book covers the war’s early battles, the impact of the Japanese invasion during World War II, and the final showdown that saw Chiang Kai-shek’s retreat to Taiwan. Listen about the ideologies and strategies of both sides and explore the global consequences of this war, which marked a pivotal moment in Cold War history.

金人一声鼙鼓，大宋突起狼烟！二帝被俘，京畿失陷；秦桧卖国，南宋偏安。好男儿磨拳擦掌，岳将军怒发冲冠……金人一聲鼙鼓，大宋突起狼煙！二帝被俘，京畿失陷；秦檜賣國，南宋偏安。好男兒磨拳擦掌，岳將軍怒髮衝冠……