Sun Wu was a native in the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period- between 770-476 BC. Sun Wu's grandfather, Tian Shu, was a high-ranking official who excelled in military affairs, who was also very high ranked in Ancient China. He was awarded land and given the family name Sun by the King of Qi for his meritorious service during an expedition. Sun Ping, Sun Wu's father, was one of the king's top officials.Sun Wu's privileged family background provided good conditions for his studies. He began reading the classics in his childhood and achieved a high standard of scholarship. Being a descendant of generations of generals, Sun Wu had unique and ideal conditions under which to study the art of war. He read all the established martial classics, and also experienced war in firsthand.
In the State of Wu, Sun Wu lived a hermit's life deep in the mountains and summarized the results of his research in his 13-chapter book "The Art of War".
In the State of Wu, Sun Wu lived a hermit's life deep in the mountains and summarized the results of his research in his 13-chapter book "The Art of War".