The Military Art, by Wei Liao
The Military Art, by Wei Liao
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The book The Military Art, by Wei Liao, is a classic treatise on Chinese military thought that addresses the transformation of warfare, strategy, and the organization of large-scale campaigns. Published by Gradiva, the book features a translation by Manuel Fonseca.
The Military Art and Chinese strategy
The work analyzes war not only as a military confrontation, but also as a political, economic, and social phenomenon. The treatise highlights the importance of governance, administrative organization, internal stability, leadership, and resource management for military success.
The text emerges in a context where local conflicts gave way to larger-scale campaigns involving large armies, troops with special skills, cavalry, chariots, fortifications, and walls. The strategic reflection presented also extends to economics, business management, and the governance of nations.
Bibliographic information:
📖 Title: The Military Art
✍️ Author: Wei Liao
📝 Translation: Manuel Fonseca
🏢 Publisher: Gradiva
📚 Category: Non-Fiction
📕 Subcategory: History
📚 Collection: Standalone
🔢 ISBN: 978-989-785-489-7
📅 Publication: July 14, 2026
📄 Number of pages: 128
📕 Binding: Paperback
⚖️ Weight: 200 g
