The thirty-six plans are not just tricks and war tactics, but rather an in-depth study of the nature of human conflict in all its forms.
It is a classic military text from ancient China, containing a set of strategies that reflect profound wisdom and long experience in managing conflicts and wars. The roots of this work date back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589 AD), but it was documented in its current form during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912 AD). The book represents a complete model of the art of war, blending traditional military thought with strategic brilliance. Historians have been unable to determine the exact time when this collection of strategies was written, nor have they found any evidence indicating the identity of its authors.