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ELPNPress releases The Red Book of Guerrilla Warfare

ISBN 1934255270

This special edition contains the two most important essays by Mao on guerrilla warfare tactics in a new, completely uncensored format.

As a revolutionary leader, Mao Zedong laid the economic, technological and cultural foundations of modern China, transforming the country from an agrarian society into a major world power.

“Time Magazine” voted Mao Zedong as [...]

Sun Tzu and The Army of Concubines

Excerpted from The Art of War by Sun Tzu – Special Edition

According to the 2nd century BC biography written by Sima Qian, Sun Tzu was born in Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period of China (722–481 BC), and became a heroic general for the king of Wu, Helü.  Historians place the writing of [...]

The Art of War or The Heart of War?

ISBN: 1934255122

Translations can be a tricky thing. Especially if you are translating the oldest book on military strategy still in existence.

Lionel Giles is famous for his translation of The Art of War, as are James Clavell and Samuel B. Griffth. Still, many scholars despair of ever having a truly accurate translation of any of [...]

A Timely Look at Chairman Mao's Collected Writings

ISBN: 1934255254

Collected Writings of Chairman Mao – Volume 1 – Politics and Tactics

Collected Writings of Chairman Mao – Volume 2 – Guerrilla Warfare

Collected Writings of Chairman Mao – Volume 3 – On Policy, Practice and Contradiction

Street Publication Date: 11/20/09

Mao Zedong, also known as Mao Tse-tung, is regarded as one of the most controversial figures [...]

EPN Press Releases Large Print Edition Of The Art Of War

ISBN 1934255157

The Art of War by Sun Tzu – Large Print Edition contains the complete English translation by Lionel Giles in large, easy to read print.

The cover image depicts the bamboo scroll containing the teachings of Sun Tzu, which was discovered by archaeologists in the 1970s.

Leaders as diverse as Mao Zedong and General Douglas [...]

Lionel Giles – Keeper of the Faith

Lionel Giles (1875 – 1958) was a Victorian scholar, translator and the son of British diplomat and sinologist, Herbert Giles. Lionel Giles served as Keeper of the Department of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books, as well as Assistant Curator at the British Museum.

His 1910 translation of  The Art of War succeeded an earlier attempt by [...]