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Ancient Chinese Warfare
Contributor(s): Sawyer, Ralph D. (Author)

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 ISBN: 046502145X     ISBN-13: 9780465021451
Publisher: Basic Books
OUR PRICE: $49.35  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2011
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military - Ancient
- History | Ancient - General
- History | Asia - China
Dewey: 355.020
LCCN: 2010051391
Age Level: 18-UP
Grade Level: 13-UP
Physical Information: 1.72" H x 6.46" W x 9.59" L (1.80 lbs) 576 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Chinese
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Library Journal 03/01/2011 pg. 85
Publishers Weekly 01/03/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 320
 
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Publisher Description:
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.
 
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