UID:
almafu_9959227176702883
Format:
1 online resource (201 p.)
ISBN:
1-134-37286-8
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1-280-37739-9
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9786610377398
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0-203-96929-4
Series Statement:
Warfare and history
Content:
This comprehensive survey of Chinese military history is the only book in English to span the significant years from 900 - 1795. Peter Lorge questions current theories on China's relationship to war, and argues that war was the most important tool used by the Chinese in building and maintaining their empire.Emphasizing the relationship between the military and politics, chapters are organised around specific military events and, Lorge argues, the strength of territorial claims and political impact of each dynasty were determined by their military capacity.Ideal as a course ado
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Unity through war, 900-1005 --
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Empires at peace, empires at war, 1005-1142 --
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Three empires and a century of war, 1142-1272 --
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A Chinese empire, 1272-1355? --
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The Chinese conquest dynasty, 1355-1435 --
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The politics of imperial collapse, 1435-1610 --
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A people created for war, 1610-1683 --
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The old man of ten complete military victories, 1684-1795.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-415-31691-X
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-415-31690-1
Language:
English
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