Griffith, Samuel B.
Overview
| Works: | 88 works in 358 publications in 8 languages and 6,943 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | History Instructional and educational works Quotations Juvenile works Sacred books Criticism, interpretation, etc Handbooks and manuals Sources Art Fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Translator, Author of introduction, Editor, Other, Creator, win |
| 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
)
54 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,453 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
54 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,453 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
)
33 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 964 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beskrivelse af Folkerepublikken Kina's hær, herunder borgerkrigen og revolutionen, der førte Mao Tse-Tung til magten
33 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 964 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 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1976 and 1977 in English and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peking and people's wars; an analysis of statements by official spokesmen of the Chinese Communist Party on the subject of
revolutionary strategy by
Samuel B Griffith(
Book
)
21 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and held by 628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and held by 628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mao Tse-tung on Guerrilla Warfare by
Samuel B Griffith(
)
17 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 527 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]
17 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 527 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
)
33 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in English and French and held by 439 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
33 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in English and French and held by 439 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 battle for Guadalcanal by
Samuel B Griffith(
Book
)
21 editions published between 1963 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the Publisher: Masterful pacing, vivid character sketches, and gripping action blend with rigorous historical detail in Samuel B. Griffith's The Battle for Guadalcanal. Launched on August 7, 1942, to protect Allied control of the strategic South Pacific islands, the Guadalcanal operation was the most costly American offensive in the history of the U.S. Navy up to that time. Griffith, who fought with Edson's Raiders on Guadalcanal, describes in gritty detail the vicious close-range fighting, the valiant defense of the Henderson Field airstrip, and the dramatic naval engagements that led, in February 1943, to an American victory. Drawing on American and Japanese sources, Griffith delineates the strategic decisions that shaped the conflict as well as the determination and endurance of combatants on both sides. A breathtaking narrative of military action anchored by a historian's objectivity, The Battle for Guadalcanal is a story of raw courage, desperate measures, and ultimate triumph
21 editions published between 1963 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From the Publisher: Masterful pacing, vivid character sketches, and gripping action blend with rigorous historical detail in Samuel B. Griffith's The Battle for Guadalcanal. Launched on August 7, 1942, to protect Allied control of the strategic South Pacific islands, the Guadalcanal operation was the most costly American offensive in the history of the U.S. Navy up to that time. Griffith, who fought with Edson's Raiders on Guadalcanal, describes in gritty detail the vicious close-range fighting, the valiant defense of the Henderson Field airstrip, and the dramatic naval engagements that led, in February 1943, to an American victory. Drawing on American and Japanese sources, Griffith delineates the strategic decisions that shaped the conflict as well as the determination and endurance of combatants on both sides. A breathtaking narrative of military action anchored by a historian's objectivity, The Battle for Guadalcanal is a story of raw courage, desperate measures, and ultimate triumph
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 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The art of war by
Sunzi(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A manual on the rational planning and conduct of military operations written over two millennia ago in China
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 131 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
Zi Sun(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1972 and 2017 in French and held by 79 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
9 editions published between 1972 and 2017 in French and held by 79 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
L'art de la guerre by
Zi Sun(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1978 and 2000 in French and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1978 and 2000 in French and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
De kunst van het oorlogvoeren by
Sunzi(
Book
)
6 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in Dutch and held by 50 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 2018 in Dutch and held by 50 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
)
16 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 40 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
16 editions published between 1961 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 40 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
The art of war by
Sun Tzu(
)
2 editions published in 1971 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation
2 editions published in 1971 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annotation
Sun Tzu : the art of war by
Bin Sun(
)
8 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sun Tzu. The art of war. Study of planning and conduct of military operations
8 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sun Tzu. The art of war. Study of planning and conduct of military operations
On guerrilla warfare by
Zedong Mao(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 26 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 26 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
El arte de la guerra by
Sunzi(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1999 in Spanish and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"El pensamiento del general chino Sun Tzu ha influido en la obra de Maquiavelo, fue decisivo en los planes militares de Napoleón, modeló las ideas políticas de Mao Tse Tung y se apoya en estos dos preceptos: Todo el arte de la guerra se basa en el engaño. Y el supremo arte de la guerra es someter al enemigo sin luchar. Es el mejor libro de estrategia que se ha escrito, porque es el único que establece pautas para alcanzar soluciones pacíficas a los conflictos. "Es exitoso el que alcanza las metas que se fija, sin devastar ni avasallar, el que elabora una táctica para conseguirlo, aprovecha su oportunidad, acepta sus debilidades y reconoce sus fortalezas."--
2 editions published in 1999 in Spanish and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"El pensamiento del general chino Sun Tzu ha influido en la obra de Maquiavelo, fue decisivo en los planes militares de Napoleón, modeló las ideas políticas de Mao Tse Tung y se apoya en estos dos preceptos: Todo el arte de la guerra se basa en el engaño. Y el supremo arte de la guerra es someter al enemigo sin luchar. Es el mejor libro de estrategia que se ha escrito, porque es el único que establece pautas para alcanzar soluciones pacíficas a los conflictos. "Es exitoso el que alcanza las metas que se fija, sin devastar ni avasallar, el que elabora una táctica para conseguirlo, aprovecha su oportunidad, acepta sus debilidades y reconoce sus fortalezas."--
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
Die Kunst des Krieges by
Wu Sun(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and German and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This new translation of the Chinese masterpiece of military strategy helps readers apply the principles of military victory to the relationships in their own lives and teaches how to bring about the desired outcome in all the challenges of life
7 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and German and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This new translation of the Chinese masterpiece of military strategy helps readers apply the principles of military victory to the relationships in their own lives and teaches how to bring about the desired outcome in all the challenges of life
Yu chi chan (guerrilla warfare) by
Zedong Mao(
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)
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
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Related Identities
- 孫子 6th cent. B.C Author
- Sunzi active 6th century B.C. Author Creator
- China Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun
- Council on Foreign Relations Publisher
- United States Marine Corps
- Mao, Zedong 1893-1976 Author
- Liddell Hart, Basil Henry Sir 1895-1970 Author of introduction
- Wang, Francis Other Translator
- Adams, Alexander Narrator
- Sun zi 0551?-0478? av. J.-C Author
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American Revolution (1775-1783) Bilingual books China China.--Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun Chinese literature Conduct of life Conflict management Confucianism Diplomatic relations Executive ability Guadalcanal, Battle of (Solomon Islands : 1942-1943) Guerrilla warfare Heads of state Industrial management Leadership Management Mao, Zedong, Marketing Military art and science Military art and science Military campaigns Military history Military history, Ancient Military policy Philosophy, Confucian Politics and government Revolutions Sales promotion San shi liu ji Self-actualization (Psychology) Self-realization Solomon Islands Solomon Islands--Guadalcanal Strategic planning Strategy Success in business Success--Psychological aspects Sun Bin bing fa (Sun, Bin) Sunzi, Sunzi bing fa (Sunzi) Tactics Taoism United States United States.--Marine Corps War War War (Philosophy) War--Causes War in art World War (1939-1945)
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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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グリフィス, サミュエル・B
塞繆爾．B．格里菲思
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