Drum and Horn Clash (Reading China, Military History Volume)

Author: Lan Yongwei et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The purpose of this book is to enable readers to gain a scientific and concrete understanding of the history of Chinese military through historical records. Whether this goal can be achieved largely depends on how we handle three issues: the length and content, the presentation style, and the production and selection of illustrations. Regardless of the outcome, this effort is meaningful for popularizing military history knowledge. Military history is an important part of the history of civilization because, in the broadest sense, the methods of military operations, the composition and recruitment of personnel, the organization and training, as well as the weapons and equipment of armies, are all crystallizations of human civilization. Just as people study the Longshan culture or Dawenkou culture of the Neolithic Age, without the unearthed stone axes and stone knives, that civilization would be impossible to discuss. The content of this book spans from prehistoric times to the establishment of the new army during the Qing Dynasty, showcasing the evolution of the Chinese army from single combat to chariot warfare, infantry and cavalry battles, with a focus on major military achievements in Chinese history. The text is vivid, the illustrations are rich, and all are created by military experts, making it a comprehensive and illustrated military history reader.