Ancient Chinese Warfare

by Sawyer, Ralph D.
ISBN: 9780465021451
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Overview

The history of China is a history of warfare. Rarely in its 3,000-year existence has the country not been beset by war, rebellion, or raids. Warfare was a primary source of innovation, social evolution, and material progress in the Legendary Era, Hsia dynasty, and Shang dynasty--indeed, war was the force that formed the first cohesive Chinese empire, setting China on a trajectory of state building and aggressive activity that continues to this day.

In Ancient Chinese Warfare, a preeminent expert on Chinese military history uses recently recovered documents and archaeological findings to construct a comprehensive guide to the developing technologies, strategies, and logistics of ancient Chinese militarism. The result is a definitive look at the tools and methods that won wars and shaped culture in ancient China.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Sawyer, Ralph D.
  • ISBN: 9780465021451
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.59 x 1.72
  • Number Of Pages: 576
  • Publication Year: 2011