The document discusses the origins and impact of The Art of War. It is unknown if Sun Tzu existed or authored the text, but it outlines the Chinese legend of his life and military victories. The Art of War revolutionized military strategy and its concepts continue to influence global politics, business practices, and personal debates today.

2. The art of war was first founded around the 6th
Century BC in China. Scholars do not know how
the art of war came to be and whether or not Sun
Tzu existed, or if he had anything to do with its
creation.

3. The Legend
It is unknown whether or not
the great Sun Tzu was real or
just a Chinese myth. The
legend goes that Sun Tzu
was born into nobility, and
wrote the Art Of War. The Art
Of War focuses on the wiser
aspects of
strategizing, deception, and
knowing your enemy. Sun
Tzu considered war a
necessary evil that should be
avoided. Sun Tzu’s wars were
fought swiftly to avoid
economic loss. Sun Tzu’s
record was 100 war related
victories on 100 battles.

4. Impact on China
The art of war was a huge contribution to the
unification of the Chinese empires. It was a new
outlook on war and revolutionized the way
military strategist planned battles. It taught
military generals about timing of battle and
efficiency.

5. Impact On The Modern
World
Till this day global supper powers still apply
concepts from the art of war to battles fought
today. Businesses have also adapted to this new
way of competitive marketing using the art of war
to outsmart their competition. Even Politicians
use this ancient philosophy to argue effectively
against there opponents.

6. The Meaning Of It All
“ To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own
hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is
provided by the enemy himself” (Sun Tzu, Art Of War)
Sun Tzu believed that defeat depends on you as the
leader, only you can prevent your own defeat and
only your enemy can lead to their own downfall of
defeat.
“you can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if only
attack places which are undefended. You can ensure
the safety of your defense if you only hold position
that cannot be attacked”.
This tells us you will always win if you attack your
enemies weakest link. But you will never lose if you
make it impossible for your opponent to win.

7. The Overview Of It All
The art of war was a new way of looking upon
war. The famous Sun Tzu wrote this passage
and based his empire off his philosophy. Till this
day people around the world apply the Art Of
War to their own lives and to battles fought today.