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The Art of War
			was published in the 5th century BC by
			Sun Tzu.
			It was translated from Chinese in  by
			Lionel Giles.
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			Jacob Heybey
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The cover page is adapted from
			Portrait of the Imperial Bodyguard Zhanyinbao,
			a painting completed in  by
			An Unknown Artist.
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			League Spartan and Sorts Mill Goudy
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			The League of Moveable Type.
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