Nicola Di Cosmo
The Dao of the Military is a valuable addition to the body of early China's military texts available in English. Meyer's learned introduction and admirably readable translation provide new and fascinating insights into the intellectual world and the military thinking of ancient Chinese philosophers. It is an essential read for everyone interested in how the Chinese tradition has understood warfare.
Nicola Di Cosmo, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University
Victor H. Mair
The Dao of the Military makes a welcome addition to the growing literature on early Chinese strategy. The translation is exacting and felicitous. So far as I know, it has never before been translated into English, at least not as a well-annotated, independently circulating volume. It should serve well for those interested in the history of Chinese thought and Chinese military thought.
Victor H. Mair, Professor of Chinese Language and Literature, University of Pennsylvania.
Robin D.S. Yates
The Dao of the Military summarizes and reflects on many aspects of the theory and practice of warfare developed in the previous Warring States period, contributing early imperial perspectives. It incorporates much of the theorizing of several different traditions of military thought not well represented in the Seven Military Classics. It is an important and valuable treatise that enriches our understanding of the history of Chinese military theory, the military tradition, Chinese intellectual history, and early China studies.
Robin D.S. Yates, Fellow, Royal Society of Canada & James McGill Professor, McGill University
Robin D. S. Yates
The Dao of the Military summarizes and reflects on many aspects of the theory and practice of warfare developed in the Warring States period. It incorporates much of the theorizing of several traditions of military thought not well represented in the Seven Military Classics, and it is an important and valuable treatise that enriches our understanding of the history of Chinese military theory, the military tradition, Chinese intellectual history, and early China studies.
Robin D. S. Yates, McGill University