Written in the 6th Century ВС, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise that is still revered today as the ultimate commentary on war and military strategy. Focusing on the principle that it is possible to outsmart your foe mentally by thinking very carefully about process before resorting to physical battle, Tzu argued that the chance of victory is greatly increased. Tzu's philosophy translates well to modern-day scenarios and is hailed as a classic and timeless text for the corporate and business world.