Traditionally dated to about 500 BCE, this book was translated to English by Lionel Giles the same year that he translated the Analects.
After briefly stating the importance of its subject, this work lists five fundamental factors and seven considerations, the last of which is proper rewards and punishments. This book later lists flight, insubordination, collapse, ruin, disorganization, and rout as poor outcomes that can be blamed on a poor leader. After describing nine situations, this work ends with advice on the use of fire and the use of spies. Traditionally dated to about 500 BCE, this book was translated to English by Lionel Giles the same year that he translated the Analects. Name this work by Sun Tzu giving advice to generals.
After briefly stating the importance of its subject, this work lists five fundamental factors and seven considerations, the last of which is proper rewards and punishments.
The Art of War [or Sūnzĭ Bīngfǎ]