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Titles in This Set:
The Art of War
Tao Te Ching
The Way of the Samurai
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Condition: New
Format: Hardback (Gilded Pocket Edition)
Publisher: Arcturus
Series: Arcturus Ornate Classics
Overview:
Four of the ancient world's most influential texts arrive together in one compact hardback set, finished with gilded page edges and foiled cover art from Arcturus's Ornate Classics range. Covering military strategy, Taoist philosophy, samurai ethics and Egyptian funerary belief, this collection brings very different traditions of thought under one roof. It is a handsome, gift-ready way to start a library of classic wisdom, ideal for readers drawn to philosophy, history and world religion.
About the Books:
Sun Tzu's The Art of War remains one of the most quoted texts on strategy ever written, distilling lessons on leadership, timing and conflict still applied well beyond the battlefield. Alongside it sits Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, the foundational text of Taoism, offering short, poetic verses on simplicity, balance and effortless action that have shaped Eastern philosophy for over two thousand years. The Way of the Samurai, written by Inazo Nitobe, explores bushido, the code of honour, loyalty and self-discipline that defined Japan's warrior class, in an accessible, scholarly style. Completing the set is The Egyptian Book of the Dead, a collection of spells, hymns and instructions intended to guide the deceased through the afterlife, giving a rare window into one of history's oldest religious traditions. Together, the four volumes pair outward strategy with inner reflection, and earthly duty with questions of mortality. Each book is presented in Arcturus's signature Gilded Pocket Edition style, with gold-sprayed edges and foil-stamped covers, giving the set a uniform, premium look suited to display or gifting. Read individually or together, these titles offer an efficient route into foundational works of philosophy, strategy and belief that have influenced readers for centuries.
About the Authors:
Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese military strategist traditionally credited with The Art of War. Lao Tzu was a philosopher and the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, foundational to Taoist thought. Inazo Nitobe was a Japanese scholar and diplomat who wrote The Way of the Samurai to explain bushido to a Western audience. The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an anonymous ancient Egyptian religious text, presented here in translation.
Why You'll Love This Collection:
This set brings together strategy, spirituality, honour and mortality in one beautifully finished hardback collection, making it an ideal gift or elegant bookshelf addition for readers curious about history's enduring ideas.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and the ISBN reflects the UK edition.
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