Drum and Horn Clash: Reading Chinese 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 Chinese military history through historical records. Whether this goal can be achieved largely depends on how we handle three key issues: the balance between length and content, the presentation style, and the creation and selection of illustrations. Regardless of the outcome, this effort is meaningful for popularizing knowledge of military history. Military history is an important part of the history of civilization, as the methods of military operations, the composition and recruitment of personnel, the organization and training, as well as the weaponry and equipment of armies, are all crystallizations of human civilization. Just as people study the Longshan culture or Dawenkou culture of the Neolithic era, without the unearthed stone axes and stone knives, that civilization would be inconceivable. 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 military from single combat to chariot warfare and then to infantry and cavalry battles, with a focus on illustrating major military achievements in Chinese history. The text is vivid, the illustrations are rich, and both are created by military experts, making it a comprehensive and illustrated military reader.