%0 Book %A Huang Pumin %A Wei Hong %A Xiong Jianping %D 2023 %C New York, United States of America %I Peter Lang Verlag %@ 9781636672656 %T A History of Traditional Chinese Military Science %R 10.3726/b20695 %U https://www.peterlang.com/document/1322747 %X A History of Traditional Chinese Military Science provides a clear and informative survey of traditional Chinese military theory and examines its distinct character in different eras, starting from the primitive time to the end of the Qing Dynasty. Special emphasis is laid on the exploration of dynamics that goes into shaping military theory and culture in ancient China. Apart from representative military works, figures and battle cases, the book draws on military system, technology, tactics, army formations, military topography as well as cultural and archaeological insights. This not only enriches the scope of study and enlivens the narrative, but also makes it an ideal companion for military scholars and anyone interested in Chinese history and military culture. %K rituals of war, weapons, military technology, transition through dynasties, military strategist, intellectual history, Art of War, concept of war, military tactics, ancient China, development of military thought, Wei Hong, Xiong Jianping %G English