Sun Tzu is traditionally believed to have authored The Art of War, an influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy considered to be a prime example of Taoist thinking. Sun has had a significant impact on Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as an author of The Art of War and through legend. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Sun'
s The Art of War grew in popularity and saw practical use in Western society, and his
work has continued to influence both Asian and Western culture and
politics.