Griffith, Samuel B.
Overview
| Works: | 84 works in 333 publications in 6 languages and 6,086 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | History Instructional and educational works Academic theses Juvenile works Quotations Criticism, interpretation, etc Handbooks and manuals Biographies Sources Art |
| Roles: | Author, Translator, Author of introduction, Editor, Contributor, win, Other, Creator |
| Classifications: | U101, 355.02 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Samuel B Griffith
- El arte de la guerra by Sunzi( Book )
- Reminiscences of Samuel B. Griffith II : by Samuel B Griffith( )
Most widely held works by
Samuel B Griffith
The art of war by
Sunzi(
Book
)
70 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can be applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and in fact was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider's bible. In addition to an excellent translation of Sun Tzu's text, Samuel Griffith also provides commentaries written by Chinese strategists, plus several thought-provoking essays on topics such as the influence of Sun Tzu on Mao Tse-tung and on Japanese military thought, the nature of warfare in Sun Tzu's time, and the life of Sun Tzu and other important commentators. Remarkable for its clear organization, lucid prose, and the acuity of its intellectual and moral insights, The Art of War is the definitive study of combat
70 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu can be applied outside the realm of military theory. It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and in fact was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider's bible. In addition to an excellent translation of Sun Tzu's text, Samuel Griffith also provides commentaries written by Chinese strategists, plus several thought-provoking essays on topics such as the influence of Sun Tzu on Mao Tse-tung and on Japanese military thought, the nature of warfare in Sun Tzu's time, and the life of Sun Tzu and other important commentators. Remarkable for its clear organization, lucid prose, and the acuity of its intellectual and moral insights, The Art of War is the definitive study of combat
The Chinese People's Liberation Army by
Samuel B Griffith(
Book
)
32 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beskrivelse af Folkerepublikken Kina's hær, herunder borgerkrigen og revolutionen, der førte Mao Tse-Tung til magten
32 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beskrivelse af Folkerepublikken Kina's hær, herunder borgerkrigen og revolutionen, der førte Mao Tse-Tung til magten
In defense of the public liberty : Britain, America, and the struggle for independence, from 1760 to the surrender at Yorktown
in 1781 by
Samuel B Griffith(
Book
)
12 editions published between 1976 and 1977 in English and held by 727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1976 and 1977 in English and held by 727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mao Tse-tung on Guerrilla Warfare by
Samuel B Griffith(
)
18 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This reference publication is Mao Tse-tung's thoughts and philosophy of guerrilla warfare. It gives the reader a chance to learn about this type of warfare from one who lived and fought as a guerrilla for most of his adult life. It is important to understand his philosophy of guerrilla warfare because it is the basis of today's guerrilla forces. The book was translated and published with an introduction by Samuel B. Griffith, Brigadier General, USMC (Ret.), in 1961." -- page [1]
18 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This reference publication is Mao Tse-tung's thoughts and philosophy of guerrilla warfare. It gives the reader a chance to learn about this type of warfare from one who lived and fought as a guerrilla for most of his adult life. It is important to understand his philosophy of guerrilla warfare because it is the basis of today's guerrilla forces. The book was translated and published with an introduction by Samuel B. Griffith, Brigadier General, USMC (Ret.), in 1961." -- page [1]
The illustrated art of war by
Sunzi(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a true masterpiece, a series of brilliant aphorisms that illuminate the planning and conduct of war. Now this classic work is available in an elegant illustrated edition, featuring seventy-five color images. From perceptive descriptions of the nine varieties of terrain, to advice on how to gauge an enemy's weaknesses and strengths, to suggestions on the employment of secret agents, here is timeless advice on combat and military strategy
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a true masterpiece, a series of brilliant aphorisms that illuminate the planning and conduct of war. Now this classic work is available in an elegant illustrated edition, featuring seventy-five color images. From perceptive descriptions of the nine varieties of terrain, to advice on how to gauge an enemy's weaknesses and strengths, to suggestions on the employment of secret agents, here is timeless advice on combat and military strategy
The War for American Independence : from 1760 to the surrender at Yorktown in 1781 by
Samuel B Griffith(
Book
)
4 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 184 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The art of war by
Sunzi(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A manual on the rational planning and conduct of military operations written over two millennia ago in China
5 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A manual on the rational planning and conduct of military operations written over two millennia ago in China
L'Art de la guerre by
Sunzi(
Book
)
19 editions published between 1972 and 2019 in French and held by 110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Point de vue de l'éditeur: Il y a vingt-cinq siècles, dans la Chine des " Royaumes combattants ", était rédigé le premier traité sur " l'art de la guerre ". Sur son auteur, Sun Tzu, l'histoire ne fournit que quelques traits biographiques et peut-être sont-ils mêlés de légende. Mais son ouvrage, d'une concision admirable et toujours perceptible malgré les adjonctions des commentateurs, a été et demeure au centre de la pensée militaire d'Extrême-Orient. A la différence de Clausewitz, Sun Tzu ne fait pas de la grandiose bataille d'anéantissement le sommet de l'art du stratège. Si l'on peut détruire l'ennemi, on se jette sur lui ; mais la " duperie ", c'est-à-dire la guerre totale du mensonge, peut faire mieux encore ... Il faut lire Sun Tzu comme un grand classique empreint de sagesse, mais aussi comme la clé d'une meilleure compréhension de la pensée politique chinoise d'aujourd'hui
19 editions published between 1972 and 2019 in French and held by 110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Point de vue de l'éditeur: Il y a vingt-cinq siècles, dans la Chine des " Royaumes combattants ", était rédigé le premier traité sur " l'art de la guerre ". Sur son auteur, Sun Tzu, l'histoire ne fournit que quelques traits biographiques et peut-être sont-ils mêlés de légende. Mais son ouvrage, d'une concision admirable et toujours perceptible malgré les adjonctions des commentateurs, a été et demeure au centre de la pensée militaire d'Extrême-Orient. A la différence de Clausewitz, Sun Tzu ne fait pas de la grandiose bataille d'anéantissement le sommet de l'art du stratège. Si l'on peut détruire l'ennemi, on se jette sur lui ; mais la " duperie ", c'est-à-dire la guerre totale du mensonge, peut faire mieux encore ... Il faut lire Sun Tzu comme un grand classique empreint de sagesse, mais aussi comme la clé d'une meilleure compréhension de la pensée politique chinoise d'aujourd'hui
The art of war = Sunzi bing fa by
Sunzi(
)
13 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and German and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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13 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and German and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation
De kunst van het oorlogvoeren by
Sunzi(
Book
)
6 editions published between 2006 and 2019 in Dutch and held by 46 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Klassiek Chinees werk uit circa 300 v. Chr. over het voeren van oorlog, aangevuld met commentaren die door de eeuwen heen door Chinezen zijn toegevoegd
6 editions published between 2006 and 2019 in Dutch and held by 46 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Klassiek Chinees werk uit circa 300 v. Chr. over het voeren van oorlog, aangevuld met commentaren die door de eeuwen heen door Chinezen zijn toegevoegd
On guerrilla warfare by
Zedong Mao(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the most influential documents of our time, Mao Tse-tung's pamphlet on guerrilla warfare has become the basic textbook for waging revolution in underdeveloped and emergent areas throughout the world. This book analyzes the nature and conduct of guerrilla warfare, and considers its implications for American policy
18 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the most influential documents of our time, Mao Tse-tung's pamphlet on guerrilla warfare has become the basic textbook for waging revolution in underdeveloped and emergent areas throughout the world. This book analyzes the nature and conduct of guerrilla warfare, and considers its implications for American policy
L'art de la guerre by
Sunzi(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in French and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1972 and 1998 in French and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
El arte de la guerra by
Sunzi(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1997 and 2017 in Spanish and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
El Arte de la Guerra es el mejor libro de estrategia de todos los tiempos. Inspiró a Napoleón, Maquiavelo, Mao Tse Tung, y muchas más figuras históricas. Este libro de dos mil quinientos años de antigüedad es uno de los más importantes textos clásicos Chinos, en el que, a pesar del tiempo transcurrido, ninguna de sus máximas ha quedado anticuada, ni hay un solo consejo que hoy no sea útil. Pero la obra del general Sun-tzu no es únicamente un libro de práctica militar, sino un tratado que enseña la estrategia suprema de aplicar con sabiduría el conocimiento de la naturaleza humana en los momentos de confrontación. No es, por tanto, un libro sobre la guerra; es una obra para comprender las raíces de un conflicto y buscar una solución. "La mejor victoria es vencer sin combatir," nos dice Sun-tzu, "y ésa es la distinción entre el hombre prudente y el ignorante."
16 editions published between 1997 and 2017 in Spanish and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
El Arte de la Guerra es el mejor libro de estrategia de todos los tiempos. Inspiró a Napoleón, Maquiavelo, Mao Tse Tung, y muchas más figuras históricas. Este libro de dos mil quinientos años de antigüedad es uno de los más importantes textos clásicos Chinos, en el que, a pesar del tiempo transcurrido, ninguna de sus máximas ha quedado anticuada, ni hay un solo consejo que hoy no sea útil. Pero la obra del general Sun-tzu no es únicamente un libro de práctica militar, sino un tratado que enseña la estrategia suprema de aplicar con sabiduría el conocimiento de la naturaleza humana en los momentos de confrontación. No es, por tanto, un libro sobre la guerra; es una obra para comprender las raíces de un conflicto y buscar una solución. "La mejor victoria es vencer sin combatir," nos dice Sun-tzu, "y ésa es la distinción entre el hombre prudente y el ignorante."
Sun Tzu : the art of war by
Bin Sun(
)
9 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sun Tzu. The art of war. Study of planning and conduct of military operations
9 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sun Tzu. The art of war. Study of planning and conduct of military operations
L'art de la guerre by
Sunzi(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1978 and 2006 in French and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1978 and 2006 in French and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On guerrilla warfare by
Zedong Mao(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, Mao Tse-tung's 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries. Based on Mao's own experiences in fighting Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and his interpretations of the classic strategies of Sun-tzu, On Guerrilla Warfare outlines the tactics that have proven effective around the world, from Vietnamese jungles to Middle Eastern deserts. Prescient in his thinking and concise in his expression, Mao conceived of guerrilla operations as a complement to traditional warfare. He explains why guerrilla activities should be integrated into conventional military procedures and discusses the organization and operation of guerrilla units. His unorthodox strategies transform disadvantages into benefits: using retreat as an offensive maneuver; indoctrinating locals for employment as spies; and compensating for lack of firepower with speed, surprise, and initiative
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, Mao Tse-tung's 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries. Based on Mao's own experiences in fighting Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and his interpretations of the classic strategies of Sun-tzu, On Guerrilla Warfare outlines the tactics that have proven effective around the world, from Vietnamese jungles to Middle Eastern deserts. Prescient in his thinking and concise in his expression, Mao conceived of guerrilla operations as a complement to traditional warfare. He explains why guerrilla activities should be integrated into conventional military procedures and discusses the organization and operation of guerrilla units. His unorthodox strategies transform disadvantages into benefits: using retreat as an offensive maneuver; indoctrinating locals for employment as spies; and compensating for lack of firepower with speed, surprise, and initiative
Guerrilla-oorlogvoering by
Zedong Mao(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1965 and 1966 in Dutch and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1965 and 1966 in Dutch and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Yu chi chan (guerrilla warfare) by
Zedong Mao(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1950 and 1961 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1950 and 1961 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The art of war : the new illustrated edition by
Sunzi(
Book
)
2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Basic tactics by
Zedong Mao(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Sunzi active 6th century B.C. Book designer Author
- China Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun
- Council on Foreign Relations Publisher
- Mao, Zedong 1893-1976 Author
- Liddell Hart, Basil Henry Sir 1895-1970 Author of introduction
- Wang, Francis Other Translator
- United States Marine Corps
- Adams, Alexander Narrator
- Sun, Wu ca. v500 Author Creator
- Kramer, Gert-Jan (Gerrit-Jan) Translator
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Bilingual books Children's stories, Chinese China China.--Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun Chinese language Chinese language--Simplified characters Chinese literature Command of troops Competition (Psychology) Conduct of life Conflict management Confucian ethics Executive ability Guerrillas Guerrilla warfare Heads of state History Industrial management Japan Leadership Management Mao, Zedong, Military art and science Military art and science--Philosophy Military history Military history, Ancient Military policy Philosophy Philosophy, Chinese Politics and government Revolutions Self-actualization (Psychology) Self-realization Strategic planning Strategy Success in business Success--Psychological aspects Sun Bin bing fa (Sun, Bin) Sunzi, Sunzi bing fa (Sunzi) Swordplay Tactics United States United States.--Marine Corps War War (Philosophy) War--Causes Warfare, Conventional War in art War--Moral and ethical aspects
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Alternative Names
Griffith, S. B. 1906-1983
Griffith, S. B. (Samuel B.)
Griffith, Samuel B. II
Griffith, Samuel B. Marinegeneral 1906-1983
Griffith, Samuel Blair
Griffith, Samuel Blair Marinegeneral 1906-1983
Samuel B. Griffith
Samuel B. Griffith Amerikaans officier (1906-1983)
Samuel B. Griffith oficial estadounidense
Samuel B. Griffith oficial estauxunidense (1906–1983)
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塞繆爾．B．格里菲思
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