Griffith, Samuel B.

Overview

Works:	60 works in 296 publications in 7 languages and 5,517 library holdings
Genres:	History Quotations Criticism, interpretation, etc Juvenile works Periodicals Sacred books Handbooks and manuals Comic books, strips, etc Pictorial works Sources
Roles:	Author, Translator, Author of introduction, Editor, Other, win
Classifications:	U101, 355.02

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Samuel B Griffith

Sun-tzu : the art of warfare : the first English translation incorporating the recently discovered Yin-chʻüeh-shan texts by Sunzi( Book )
Reminiscences of Samuel Blair Griffith II : by Samuel B Griffith( )

Most widely held works by Samuel B Griffith

The art of war by Sunzi( Book )

81 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,610 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 )

35 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 986 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 738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sun-tzu : the art of warfare : the first English translation incorporating the recently discovered Yin-chʻüeh-shan texts by Sunzi( Book )

15 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in Spanish and English and held by 360 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 )

2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

On guerrilla warfare by Zedong Mao( Book )

25 editions published between 1961 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 162 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]

L'Art de la guerre by Sunzi( Book )

13 editions published between 1972 and 2017 in French and held by 70 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

La traduction française de ce premier traité de stratégie au monde, écrit il y a plus de 2.500 ans par le sage Sun Tzu, accompagnée de calligraphies en pleine page. Ce traité militaire dépasse la seule application guerrière et apporte des conseils pour régler ses différents du quotidien, apaiser les tensions psychologiques ou les relations professionnelles

L'art de la guerre by Sunzi( Book )

14 editions published between 1972 and 2006 in French and held by 64 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

De kunst van het oorlogvoeren by Sun Tzu( Book )

5 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in Dutch and held by 51 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

Sun Tzu : the art of war by Bin Sun( )

8 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sun Tzu. The art of war. Study of planning and conduct of military operations

Mao Tse-tung on guerrilla warfare by Zedong Mao( )

9 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Classic text on Communist Guerrilla warfare includes an excellent introduction by Brigadier General Samuel Griffith USMC who was also the translator. "In 1937 Mao ... wrote a succinct pamphlet that has become one of the most influential documents of our time ... the first systematic analysis of guerilla warfare ... The widespread applicability of Mao's doctrine stems from his realization of the fundamental disparity between the agrarian, peasant-based society of China and that of pre-revolutionary Russia, or any urban society ... he had to employ tactics and appeals appropriate to the peasant."

L'art de la guerre by Sun zi( Book )

2 editions published in 2008 in French and held by 31 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

On guerrilla warfare by Zedong Mao( Book )

1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 24 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

Yu chi chan (guerrilla warfare) by Zedong Mao( Book )

4 editions published between 1950 and 1961 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The art of war : the new illustrated edition by Sunzi( Book )

1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Basic tactics by Zedong Mao( Book )

5 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

La guerra de guerrillas by Zedong Mao( Book )

6 editions published between 1963 and 1973 in Spanish and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sun Tzu and the art of business : six strategic principles for managers by Mark McNeilly( Book )

3 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"To hand down the wisdom he had gained from years of battles, more than two millennia ago the famous Chinese general Sun Tzu wrote the classic work on military strategy, The Art of War. Because business, like warfare, is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires an effective and efficient use of scarce resources, modern executives have found value in Sun Tzu's teachings. But The Art of War is arranged for the military leader and not the CEO, so making connections between ancient warfare and today's corporate world is not always easy. Now, in Sun Tzu and the Art of Business, Mark R. McNeilly shows how Sun Tzu's strategic principles can be successfully applied to modern business situations." "Here are really two books in one: Mark McNeilly's synthesis of Sun Tzu's ideas into six strategic principles for the business executive, plus the entire text of Samuel B. Griffith's popular translation of The Art of War." "By using modern examples throughout the book from GE, Microsoft, AT & T, BMW, Southwest Airlines, FedEx, and many others, he illustrates how, by following the wisdom of history's most respected strategist, executives can avoid the pitfalls of management fads and achieve lasting competitive advantage."--Jacket

On the art of war by Sunzi( Book )

1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide