Sun Tzu books in order
6th century BCE Chinese general and military strategist
- Lived
- 543 BC–469 BC
- Country
- Wu
- Books
- 1
Sun Tzu published 1 novella. The best-known is The Art of War.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sun Tzu
Novellas in order
The Art of War (1950)
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All free classics
About Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period. Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a Classical Chinese text on military strategy from the Warring States period, though the earliest parts of the work probably date to at least a century after him.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sun Tzu FAQ
- How many books has Sun Tzu written?
- Sun Tzu published 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sun Tzu's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Art of War.
- What is Sun Tzu's most famous book?
- The Art of War is Sun Tzu's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sun Tzu's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Sun Tzu are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.