New Perspectives on Ancient Chinese Strategic Thought

Author: Ni Xianzhong
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Throughout three thousand years, China has had different destinies, different strategic thoughts, and many strategists (posters) and strategic works (military books) as the sources of these thoughts. Many people and books have studied Chinese strategic thought, both in ancient and modern times. If this book cannot propose some new insights, then it seems unnecessary to publish it. This is the reason why the book is titled "A New Discussion on Ancient Chinese Strategic Thought."—Ni Xianzhong
Strategic thought is deeply influenced by geography and history. China and the West have different geographical environments and historical experiences, leading to different strategic thoughts. This book focuses on ancient Chinese strategic thought, dividing it into five stages: Pre-Qin, Qin and Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. It explores the evolution of ancient Chinese strategic thought over three thousand years. In addition to the military books and strategies of each dynasty, this book cites representative excerpts from works such as Records of the Grand Historian and The Analects. It also analyzes the "grand strategy" of ancient China within its historical and cultural context. The content is extensive and the arguments are profound, and it is believed that this book's unique research perspective will inspire readers with new insights.