Ancient Chinese Warfare (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780465021451)

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.

Author: Ralph D. Sawyer
ISBN-10: 046502145X
ISBN-13: 9780465021451
Publisher: Basic Books
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2011
Pages: 576
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.59h x 6.46w x 1.72d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/01/2011 pg. 85
Publishers Weekly 01/03/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 06/01/2011 pg. 320