Book of Military Stratagems and Swords

Author: Nie Haoyuan
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book follows the of a seven-star sword, depicting the legendary journey of Zhang Gan, a young hunter from Yunshan Mountain during the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, as he grows into a master swordsman, as well as his love story with Qin Wenli, a noblewoman. From foreign invasions and wars among heroes to the struggle for the throne and the Tang army's campaigns in the northern frontier, it presents a grand historical panorama and the lifestyles of various ethnic groups. It emphasizes the military culture angle, recreating relatively realistic scenes of ancient warfare. The plot is intricate, the story is touching, the historical records are detailed, and there are numerous battle cases, making it worth reading for a broad audience, especially for those interested in military, history, and martial arts.