TY  - BOOK
AU  - Huang Pumin
AU  - Wei Hong
AU  - Xiong Jianping
PY  - 2023
CY  - New York, United States of America
PB  - Peter Lang Verlag
SN  - 9781636672656
TI  - A History of Traditional Chinese Military Science
DO  - 10.3726/b20695
UR  - https://www.peterlang.com/document/1322747
N2  - 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.
KW  - 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
LA  - English
ER  -