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The art of war : a graphic novel / Sun Tzu ; illustrations by Pete Katy

Sunzi, (author.).

Summary:

An entertaining graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world. Hailed as the oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu's The Art of War has been adapted as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz. In this collectible thread-bound edition, the narrative focuses on a teacher instructing a pupil on the main points of Sun Tzu's treatise, with vibrant battle scenes interspersed throughout. Issues such as planning, tactics, maneuvering, and spying are demonstrated in the full-color scenes, so that readers can envision how military goals are achieved using principles from the fifth century BC.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1684124298
  • ISBN: 9781684124299
  • Physical Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Publisher: San Diego, California : Canterbury Classics, [2018]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
GN870L Lexile
Subject:
Military art and science > Early works to 1800 > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre:
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.

Available copies

  • 11 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library 355.02 SUN (Text) 36015000089421 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/17/2026
Swansboro Branch Library 355.02 SUN (Text) 36015001034426 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/06/2026
Bordeaux Library GN 355.02 S (Text) 31781066230424 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Cliffdale Library GN 355.02 S (Text) 31781066230432 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Cumberland Headquarters GN 355.02 S (Text) 31781066230440 Adult Nonfiction Available -
East Regional Library GN 355.02 S (Text) 31781066230457 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Gunn Memorial Public Library YA 355.02 SUN (Text) 34621991264071 Young Adult Nonfiction Available -
Harnett County Main Library GN Sun Tzu (Text) 33630005519330 Adult Graphic Novel Checked out 08/25/2026
High Point Library 355.02 Sunzi (Text) 30519009976591 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Lee County Main Library GN 355.02 SUN (Text) 33262003273410 Adult Graphic Novel Available -

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