Gift book in leather cover "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu

Part one. Sun Tzu. The art of war.
Part two. Miyamoto Musashi. The Book of Five Rings.
Part three. Confucius. Conversations and judgments.
Part four. The treatise "Tao te Ching".

The art of war is used in many areas that are completely unrelated to the army. Most of the text is about how to wage war without actually fighting: The book gives tips on how to outsmart your opponent so that a physical battle will not be necessary. In this regard, the book has found application as a training manual for many competitive events that do not involve actual combat.

There are business books on applying lessons to office politics and corporate strategy. Many Japanese companies require that this book be read by their key officials. This book is also popular among Western business managers who turn to it for inspiration and advice on how to win in competitive business situations. It also applies to the field of education.

The art of war is the subject of research in legal textbooks and articles on the judicial process, including negotiation tactics and judicial strategies.

The art of war is also applied in the field of sports. It is known that the coach of the US National Football League, Bill Belichick, read this book and applied its lessons to get ideas in preparation for the games. It is known that football coach Luis Felipe Scolari and Brazilian Football Association member Carlos Alberto Pareira read the text. Scolari forced the Brazilian national team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup to study the antique piece during their successful campaign.