Who was Sun Tzu?
Q: Who was Sun Tzu?
A: Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese general, military expert and philosopher.
Q: What was his most famous work?
A: His most famous work was The Art of War, which is widely regarded as the most important work of military strategy and theory.
Q: What does his name mean?
A: His name means 'Master Sun'. His family name is Sun, and Tzu is an honorific (title of respect) meaning 'master'.
Q: Where does most of what we know about Sun Tzu come from?
A: Most of what we know about Sun Tzu comes from Ssu-ma Ch'ien's Shih chi, also called the Records of the Grand Historian.
Q: When did Sun Tzu live?
A: Sun Tzu lived during the period called 'The Spring and Autumn Period of China', which dates from 770 BC to 476 BC.
Q: Did Sun Tzu have another name?
A: Yes, Sun Tzu was also called Sun Wu.
Q: Who was the mathematician with the same name?
A: The mathematician with the same name was not the military strategist Sun Tzu.
