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The provided passages identify "The Art of War" as an ancient Chinese military treatise [1]. The work is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu [1]. It dates from the Late Spring and Autumn Period [1].
The passages do not explicitly state the central thesis of the text. They provide the title, author, and historical context of "The Art of War" but do not elaborate on its core arguments or central arguments.
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From the book
Title: The Art of War by 孙武, Sun Tzu Description: The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period. The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu