Authors

Chinese general and strategist of the late Spring and Autumn period, traditionally the author of The Art of War.

Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and Stoic philosopher, who wrote the Meditations on campaign for no reader but himself.

Japanese swordsman, painter and strategist, reputedly undefeated in more than sixty duels, author of The Book of Five Rings.

Prussian general and military theorist who fought Napoleon and spent his last decade writing On War.

Florentine diplomat, secretary and political philosopher, who wrote The Prince in exile after the Medici returned.

Greek Stoic philosopher, born a slave, who taught at Nicopolis; his pupil Arrian recorded the Discourses and the Enchiridion.