History of Gunpowder and Firearms in China

Author: Liu Xu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Ancient gunpowder in China was invented over a thousand years ago during the alchemical process, and it has a close relationship with traditional Chinese medicine. This invention underwent a long development process. This book explores the emergence times, research and development processes, theoretical writings, and the spread of gunpowder and firearm technology from the West to the East and its rise and decline. It fills the gap in the relatively weak history of ancient science and technology in China. Based on extensive historical research and drawing on a large number of domestic and international research achievements, the author traces the development of ancient Chinese gunpowder and firearm technology, examining the emergence times, research and development processes, usage, theoretical writings, and the spread of gunpowder and firearm technology from the West to the East and its rise and decline. The author also presents their own views on controversial academic topics, addressing the shortcomings in the study of ancient science and technology history in China, particularly in the history of gunpowder and firearms.