Naval Elite

Author: Gu Tongxiang (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This series includes 9 sets and 32 books such as "Chinese Clans and the Ocean," "Blue Ice Point," "History of Naval Branches," "Decisive Battle in the Ocean," "Grand View of the Marine World," "Marine Culture," "Comprehensive Talks on the Navy," and "Foreign Navies in the 21st Century." The content covers both marine military knowledge and marine political and economic knowledge; introduces both marine geography and interesting facts about marine exploration, myths, and legends; and explores both the history and future of the ocean while showcasing the current status and development of navies worldwide. The development of China's marine cause once had a glorious history with Zheng He's seven voyages to the Western Oceans. However, subsequent feudal rulers' policy of closing the country and strict restrictions stifled the spirit of the Chinese nation's exploration and pioneering toward the ocean. Especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the policy of maritime prohibition lasted for over 400 years, causing the Chinese clans to miss multiple development opportunities triggered by marine civilization. The publication of this book will play a positive role in promoting China's marine culture, enhancing the marine awareness and coastal defense consciousness of the entire nation, and inspiring naval officers and young people to dedicate themselves to the great cause of loving, building, and defending the ocean.