Ancient Chinese warfare /
Sawyer, Ralph D.,
Ancient Chinese warfare / Ralph D. Sawyer ; with the bibliographic collaboration of Mei-chun Lee Sawyer. - [Enhanced Credo edition] - 1 online resource (32 entries) : 17 images ; digital files.
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.
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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.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781785391262 9780465023349 0465023347
Warfare, Prehistoric--China.
Military art and science--History.--China
Weapons, Ancient--History.--China
China--History, Military--To 221 B.C.
China--History--Shang dynasty, 1766-1122 B.C.
U43.C6 / S288 2011
355.020931
Ancient Chinese warfare / Ralph D. Sawyer ; with the bibliographic collaboration of Mei-chun Lee Sawyer. - [Enhanced Credo edition] - 1 online resource (32 entries) : 17 images ; digital files.
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.
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
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.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781785391262 9780465023349 0465023347
Warfare, Prehistoric--China.
Military art and science--History.--China
Weapons, Ancient--History.--China
China--History, Military--To 221 B.C.
China--History--Shang dynasty, 1766-1122 B.C.
U43.C6 / S288 2011
355.020931