History and Strategy New Perspectives on the Military History of China and the West: New Perspectives on the Military History of China and the West

Author: Qiu Xianzhong
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: War is a matter of many complexities. This book, through the analysis and reflection on the history of warfare in China and the West, collects sixteen essays, divided into two parts: "China" and "The West." The "China" section spans from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Xinhai Revolution; the "The West" section begins with the Peloponnesian War in ancient Greece and ends with the World War. The book includes the strategies of famous generals from China and the West, revealing the ever-changing mechanisms of historical strategy. It embeds the profound essence of military theory in the language of deep intricacies within well-known famous battles, allowing readers to glimpse the brilliant performances of strategic masters as they maneuver on the ever-changing stage of war.