The Art of War by Sun Tzu: Chiltern Edition

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise that offers strategic wisdom on warfare, leadership and tactics.  It emphasises the importance of intelligence, adaptability and deception in achieving victory with minimal conflict.  Key principles include knowing oneself and the enemy, using terrain and timing to one's advantage and winning battles through strategy rather than brute force.  Though originally written for military commanders, its lessons on strategy and discipline and efficiency have been widely applied to business, political and personal development.

Chiltern Classics editions of much-loved works of literature are beautiful editions of all your favourite classic tales.  These books were inspired by the original Jane Austen series from the 1800s, and the measurements match those of the first editions printed.  Chiltern books fit perfectly in the readers hand and the internal paper is not only thick and hardwearing, but feels silky smooth to the touch.  Chiltern books will stand the test of time and could easily be the kind of collectible books that are passed down through the generations.  The gilt-edging of the pages gives a glamourous, old-money feel to the collection, and these pretty hardback novels will be sure to look simply stunning displayed in your home library for many, many years to come.