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Three Centuries of War

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Three Centuries of War

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How exactly were pre-gunpowder wars fought? This book provides a detailed analysis of troop types and tactics, rectifies the omissions in official histories and classical texts, and presents a comprehensive picture of warfare during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿
Our common imagination of ancient warfare is often shaped by literary works such as historical novels and fiction. However, the battle scenes depicted in these works are largely the fantasies and fabrications of their authors, far from the historical reality. *Three Centuries of War: Military Conflict and Political Regimes in China, 4th-6th Centuries* analyzes and synthesizes a wide range of historical sources, piecing together clues from scattered accounts of wars found throughout the historical records. Leveraging recent advancements in historical research, the book vividly reconstructs the details of major battles during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, revealing a rich and dynamic portrayal of the period.
Furthermore, the book provides a detailed analysis of the operational modes and tactical evolution of cavalry and infantry. It also offers a concrete discussion on how factors such as geography, season, and finances influenced military campaigns. In doing so, it fills in the gaps left by official histories and classical texts, offering a fresh interpretation of the historical trajectory of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties through the lens of military history.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
460
Release Date:
2018-01-01
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
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Languages:
Published: Chinese, Original: Chinese
ISBN10:
7208148317
ISBN13:
9787208148314
Weight:
877 g
Height:
148 cm
Width:
210 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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