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Ancient Chinese warfare [electronic resource] / Ralph D. Sawyer ; with the bibliographic collaboration of Mei-chun Lee Sawyer

Author:
Sawyer, Ralph D.
Published:
New York : Basic Books, c2011.
Physical Description:
xiv, 554 p. : ill ; 25 cm.
Additional Creators:
Sawyer, Mei-chün
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Contents:
Preliminary orientations and legendary conflicts -- Ancient fortifications I -- Ancient fortifications II -- The Hsia -- Warfare in the Hsia -- The Shang dynasty -- Shang capitals, citadels, and fortifications -- Chaos, contraction, and resurgence -- King Wu Ting, I -- King Wu Ting, II -- The last reigns -- The Shang martial edifice -- Troops, intelligence, and tactics -- Metallurgical evolution in China -- Early weapons and the axe -- Knives, daggers, and swords -- The ko or dagger-axe -- Spears and armor -- Ancient archery -- The chariot in China -- The horse in China -- The chariot in battle -- Chariot limitations and difficulties -- Ancient logistics -- Musings and imponderables.
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ISBN:
9780465021451 (hardcover : alk. paper)
046502145X (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780465023349 (e-book)
0465023347 (e-book)
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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