Chinese Characters introduces readers to the art and meaning of Hanzi. Each Chinese character is displayed on its own page with its pronunciation, meaning, and a brief explanation of the character. An introduction details the history of Chinese characters and the way it has developed over the years. It even explains how digital technology has affected the use and art of Chinese characters.
A l'égal des œuvres de Machiavel et de Clausewitz, ce traité de stratégie militaire, composé par Sun TZU (VIème-Vème siècles avant J.-C.), est un classique du genre. L'ART DE LA GUERRE OU LES TREIZE ARTICLES, où "chaque mot est une perle", pose les préceptes fondamentaux de la guerre et de la politique. Référence incontournable pour de nombreux stratèges contemporains, ce livre dangereux est un extraordinaire traité sur l'art de la tromperie et du retournement.
The sayings known as Cheng yu are used frequently in Chinese. Chinese Proverbs Illustrated features ovr 75 of the more than 5,000 Cheng yu, reproduced in a large format. Alongside each phrase is an accessible and inspiring explanation, its literal translation in English, and what the particular strokes symbolize.