A History Of Traditional Chinese Military Science

Author : Huang Pumin,Wei Hong,Jianping Xiong
Publisher : Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : History
ISBN : 1636672663

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A History of Traditional Chinese Military Science by Huang Pumin,Wei Hong,Jianping Xiong Pdf

"A History of Traditional Chinese Military Science explores the development of military science in ancient China and its remarkable contribution to Chinese military culture through an investigation of representative military works, relevant passages from ancient philosophers' books and important collections of histories and classical works. The book attempts to trace the historical trajectory of the emergence and evolvement of traditional Chinese military theory and is committed to a panoramic review of the basic connotations of this theory, its major characters and expressions in the context of different historical backgrounds, as well as its cultural impact. Chief outstanding features include: 1) The book attempts to give a survey of traditional military Chinese theory and trace its distinct characters in different historical phases. The narrative is organized in a chronological order, instead of the more popular topic-oriented format. Hopefully, the reader will get a clear understanding of the development of traditional Chinese military theory. 2) Special emphasis is laid on the independent value of military science in order to adjust a long-standing tendency to separate military and history studies in Chinese scholarship. However, elements of military system, military technology, military tactics, army formations and military topography will also be referred to, which enriches the scope of the study and offers a complementary angle to examine the dynamics in military culture. 3) The authors' academic background and training are exclusively Chinese. A history composed in this context wants hopefully to offer a different perspective from Western scholars and gives readers some new inspiration"--

Author : Jijun Li
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : China
ISBN : UGA:32108028195991

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Traditional Military Thinking and the Defensive Strategy of China by Jijun Li Pdf

On July 15, 1997, the U.S. Army War College hosted a delegation from the Chinese Academy of Military Science. During the delegation's visit, Academy representatives and members of the U.S. Army War College faculty engaged in discussions ranging from professional military education to national security and military strategy. The highlight of the visit, however, was a speech delivered to the U.S. Army War College Corresponding Studies Class of 1997 by the Chinese delegation's leader, Lieutenant General Li Jijun. As relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China continue to improve, elements of the People's Liberation Army have demonstrated their sincere willingness to work toward better professional relationships with their U.S. military counterparts. In his address, General Li set the cornerstone for a future relationship between the Academy of Military Science and the U.S. Army War College that will further those goals. General Li graciously agreed to the publication of his address.

Author : Ralph D. Sawyer,D Sawyer
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465023349

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Ancient Chinese Warfare by Ralph D. Sawyer,D Sawyer Pdf

The history of China is a history of warfare. Rarely in its 3,000-year existence has the country not been beset by war, rebellion, or raids. Warfare was a primary source of innovation, social evolution, and material progress in the Legendary Era, Hsia dynasty, and Shang dynasty--indeed, war was the force that formed the first cohesive Chinese empire, setting China on a trajectory of state building and aggressive activity that continues to this day. In Ancient Chinese Warfare, a preeminent expert on Chinese military history uses recently recovered documents and archaeological findings to construct a comprehensive guide to the developing technologies, strategies, and logistics of ancient Chinese militarism. The result is a definitive look at the tools and methods that won wars and shaped culture in ancient China.

Author : Chen-Ya Tien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043442164

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Chinese Military Theory by Chen-Ya Tien Pdf

Author : Ralph D. Sawyer
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781541674295

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The Seven Military Classics Of Ancient China by Ralph D. Sawyer Pdf

The Seven Military Classics is one of the most profound studies of warfare ever written, a stanchion in sinological and military history. It presents an Eastern tradition of strategic thought that emphasizes outwitting one's opponent through speed, stealth, flexibility, and a minimum of force -- an approach very different from that stressed in the West. Safeguarded for centuries by the ruling elite of imperial China, even in modern times these writings have been known only to a handful of Western specialists. This volume contains seven separate essays, written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, that preserve the essential tenets of strategy distilled from the experience of the most brilliant warriors of ancient China.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9812180699

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The Art of War by Anonim Pdf

The origins and authorship of China's oldest military classic, The Art of War remains unknown, but it is generally believed that the book in its present form is a composite of several military treatises which existed during the period of the Warring States (476-221 B.C.). Over 2000 years have passed since the original book was compiled, yet The Art of War remains surprisingly full of sound, relevant thinking and instruction on traditional combat and warfare.

Author : Dr. R K Sahay
Publisher : Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789386834171

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History of China's Military by Dr. R K Sahay Pdf

The recorded military history of China extends from about 2200 BC to the present day. This history can be divided into the military history of China before 1911, when a revolution overthrew the imperial state, and the period of the Republic of China Army and the People’s Liberation Army. Although traditional Chinese Confucian philosophy favored peaceful political solutions and showed contempt for brute military force, the military was influential in most Chinese states. Chinese pioneered the use of crossbows, advanced metallurgical standardization for arms and armor, early gunpowder weapons, and other advanced weapons, but also adopted nomadic cavalry and Western military technology. The book deeply highlights the Military History of China and its strategies.

Author : Thomas M. Kane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : 0415759366

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Ancient China on Postmodern War by Thomas M. Kane Pdf

This book explains the way prominent thinkers from Ancient China treated critical strategic questions and how this informs modern strategic theory.

Author : Sun Tzu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798726921686

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The Art of War by Sun Tzu Pdf

"The Art of War is a Chinese military composition that was written during the Sixth century BC by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics of its time.The Art of War is one of the oldest books on military strategy in the world. It is the first and one of the most successful works on strategy and has had a huge influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. Sun Tzu was the first to recognize the importance of positioning in strategy and that position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical environment and the subjective opinions of competitive actors in that environment. He taught that strategy was not planning in the sense of working through a to-do list, but rather that it requires quick and appropriate responses to changing conditions. Planning works in a controlled environment, but in a competitive environment"

Author : David Andrew Graff,Robin Higham
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813135847

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A Military History of China by David Andrew Graff,Robin Higham Pdf

Gaining an understanding of China's long and sometimes bloody history can help to shed light on China's ascent to global power. Many of China's imperial dynasties were established as the result of battle, from the chariot warfare of ancient times to the battles of the Guomindang (KMT) and Communist regimes of the twentieth century. China's ability to sustain complex warfare on a very large scale was not emulated in other parts of the world until the Industrial Age, despite the fact that the country is only now rising to economic dominance. In A Military History of China, Updated Edition, David A. Graff and Robin Higham bring together leading scholars to offer a basic introduction to the military history of China from the first millennium B.C.E. to the present. Focusing on recurring patterns of conflict rather than traditional campaign narratives, this volume reaches farther back into China's military history than similar studies. It also offers insightful comparisons between Chinese and Western approaches to war. This edition brings the volume up to date, including discussions of the Chinese military's latest developments and the country's most recent foreign conflicts.

Author : Major James G. Pangelinan
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782899884

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From Red Cliffs to Chosin: the Chinese Way Of War by Major James G. Pangelinan Pdf

This monograph examines Chinese warfare and suggests that three and a half millennia of Chinese military history have produced a distinctive and enduring Chinese Way Of War. While the art and science of war in China have evolved considerably throughout its history, the characteristics and philosophies of its style of warfare contain some propensities that endure from antiquity to the present. They are: The Chinese military orientation focuses more on the strategic and operational levels of war than the tactical. The Chinese prefer strategic maneuver warfare to attritional or other forms of warfare. Chinese warfare emphasizes the importance of shaping operations, the arrangement of the conditions of the war, campaign, or battlefield in one’s favor before initiating combat. Finally, deception and unorthodox warfare play a leading role in Chinese martial philosophy and conduct of war. These four propensities of the Chinese way of war are general trends that emerge when the entire span of Chinese warfare is broadly considered. Rooted in the philosophy and theories of the great military classics of ancient Chinese, these propensities provide continuities in the war fighting styles, traditions, and preferences of Chinese armies throughout history. While none of the four propensities of Chinese warfare are practiced by China alone, when aggregated they form a broad approach to war fighting that is unlike that of any other country in the world. The distinctiveness of the Chinese way of war is a product of China’s unique cultural traditions, religious and social philosophies, and historical evolution.

Author : Sun Tzu,Wu Qi,Wei Liao,Sima Rangju,Jiang Ziya
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781788880183

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The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China by Sun Tzu,Wu Qi,Wei Liao,Sima Rangju,Jiang Ziya Pdf

Written between 500 BCE and 700 CE, these seven texts have inspired generals for millennia, both in China and the wider world. Featuring Sun Tzu's The Art of War, this new translation brings to light the military masterpieces of ancient China. These seven texts display an understanding of strategy and warfare still relevant more than 2,000 years after they were originally written. Together, they present a uniquely eastern tradition of warfare that emphasizes speed, stealth, and cunning. This collection includes: • The Art of War • Wuzi • Wei Liaozi • Taigong's Six Secret Teachings • The Methods of the Sima • Questions and Replies Between Emperor Taizong of Tang and General Li Jing.

Author : Qizhi Zhang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783662464823

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An Introduction to Chinese History and Culture by Qizhi Zhang Pdf

This book breaks with convention and provides an overview of Chinese history in the form of special topics. These topics include the major issues of “A Scientific Approach to the Origins of Chinese Civilization,” “Ancient Chinese Society and the Change of Dynasties,” “The Golden Ages of the Han, Tang and Qing Dynasties: a Comparative Analysis,” “Transportation Systems and Cultural Communication in Ancient China,” “Ethnic Relations in Chinese History,” “The Systems of Politics, Law and Selecting Officials in Ancient China,” “Agriculture, Handicraft and Commerce in Ancient China,” “The Military Thought and Military Systems of Ancient China,” “The Rich and Colorful Social Life in Ancient China,” “The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Thought,” “The Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Literature and Art,” “The Emergence and Progress of Ancient Chinese Historiography,” “Reflection on Ancient Chinese Science and Technology,” “New Issues in the Modern History of China,” and “A General Progression to the Socialist Modernization of the People’s Republic of China.” The book is based on current literature and research by university students. The modern history section is relatively concise, while the topics related to ancient Chinese history are longer, reflecting the country’s rich history and corresponding wealth of materials. There is also an in-depth discussion on the socialist modernization of the People’s Republic of China. The book provides insights into Chinese history, allowing readers “to see the value of civilization through history; to see the preciseness of history through civilization.” It focuses on the social background, lifestyle and development processes to illustrate ideologies and ideas.

Author : Ralph D. Sawyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : China
ISBN : 6613785520

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Ancient Chinese Warfare by Ralph D. Sawyer Pdf

One of the leading scholars of Chinese military history offers a definitive guide to the ways in which military strategy and technology shaped the face of ancient Chinese civilization.

Author : Dr R K Sahay
Publisher : Alpha Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9386019906

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History of China's Military by Dr R K Sahay Pdf

The recorded military history of China extends from about 2200 BC to the present day. This history can be divided into the military history of China before 1911, when a revolution overthrew the imperial state, and the period of the Republic of China Army and the People’s Liberation Army. Although traditional Chinese Confucian philosophy favored peaceful political solutions and showed contempt for brute military force, the military was influential in most Chinese states. Chinese pioneered the use of crossbows, advanced metallurgical standardization for arms and armor, early gunpowder weapons, and other advanced weapons, but also adopted nomadic cavalry and Western military technology. The book deeply highlights the Military History of China and its strategies.