Ancient Chinese warfare /
Sawyer, Ralph D.,author.
Sawyer, Mei-ch�un.
Credo Reference (Firm),distributor.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Includes bibliographical references.
Dedication -- Preface -- A note on pronunciation -- Chapter 1. Preliminary orientations and legendary conflicts -- Chapter 2. Ancient fortifications, i -- Chapter 3. Ancient fortifications, ii -- Chapter 4. The Hsia -- Chapter 5. Warfare in the Hsia -- Chapter 6. The Shang Dynasty -- Chapter 7. Shang capitals, citadels, and fortifications -- Chapter 8. Chaos, contraction, and resurgence -- Chapter 9. King Wu Ting, I -- Chapter 10. King Wu Ting, II -- Chapter 11. The last reigns -- Chapter 12. The Shang martial edifice -- Chapter 13. Troops, intelligence, and tactics -- Chapter 14. Metallurgical evolution in China -- Chapter 15. Early weapons and the axe -- Chapter 16. Knives, daggers, and swords -- Chapter 17. The ko or dagger-axe -- Chapter 18. Spears and armor -- Chapter 19. Ancient archery -- Chapter 20. The chariot in China -- Chapter 21. The horse in China -- Chapter 22. The chariot in battle -- Chapter 23. Chariot limitations and difficulties -- Chapter 24. Ancient logistics -- Chapter 25. Musings and imponderables -- Notes -- Integrated bibliography.
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.
Description based on title page of print version.
Warfare, Prehistoric
Military art and science
Weapons, Ancient

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