History and Strategy: A New Discussion on the Military History of the East and West

Author: Niu Xianzhong
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: War is a matter of many complexities. This book, based on the analysis and reflection of military history from China and the West, collects sixteen essays divided into two parts: "China" and "The West." The "China" section spans from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Xinhai Revolution, while the "The West" section begins with the Peloponnesian War in ancient Greece and ends with the Second World War. The book contains the strategies of renowned military commanders from both China and the West, revealing the ever-changing mechanisms of historical strategy. It embeds the profound essence of military theory in accessible and well-known famous battle cases, allowing readers to glimpse the extraordinary performances of strategic masters on the ever-changing stage of war.