Chinese Archery

Author : Stephen Selby
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9789622095014

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Chinese Archery by Stephen Selby Pdf

Chinese Archery is a broad view of traditional archery in China as seen through the eyes of historians, philosophers, poets, artists, novelists and strategists from 1500 BC until the present century. The book is written around parallel text translations of classical chinese sources some famous and some little known in which Chinese writers give vivid and detailed explanations of the techniques of bow-building, archery and crossbow technique over the centuries. The author is both a sinologist and practising archer; his translations make the original Chinese texts accessible to the non-specialist. Written for readers who may never have picked up a book about China, but still containing a wealth of detail for Chinese scholars, the book brings the fascinating history of Chinese archery back to life through the voices of its most renowned practitioners.

Author : Jie Tian,Justin Ma
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Archery
ISBN : 0764347918

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The Way of Archery by Jie Tian,Justin Ma Pdf

The Way of Archery provides a detailed introduction to practicing archery in the traditional Chinese military style. It explains the basics of how to shoot using the Asian thumb ring: proper posture, training regimen, equipment, and avoiding pitfalls in shooting. The thorough translation and commentary (with original and new illustrations) provide a fresh and practical perspective on Gao Ying's 1637 archery treatise (which, itself, influenced generations of archers in East Asia). The authors themselves are active practitioners of Chinese archery, having spent an endless amount of time and effort vetting their understanding of this old manual and putting its ideas into practice. Through this process, the authors have been able to make this archery text accessible to modern readers. Not only will the reader come to understand the technical side of the Way of Archery, but will connect with the philosophy and spirit of the ancient Chinese warriors.

Author : Hing Chao,Lianzhen Ma,Loretta Kim
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811683213

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Chinese Archery Studies by Hing Chao,Lianzhen Ma,Loretta Kim Pdf

This book, the first research publication on China’s archery culture to appear in the English language, introduces the historic development, key concepts, and research methodologies for archery studies. Archery was the most important weapon of war in pre-modern China; at the same time, archery practice was intimately tied to Confucius’ cultural and pedagogic ideals. Chinese archery was divided into the domains of military archery (wushe) and ritual archery (lishe), and may be further distinguished into han (Chinese) and hu (barbarian) archery traditions. Bringing together the leading scholars in this field, including Ma Mingda, Stephen Selby, Ma Lianzhen, Peter Dekker, and others, this book presents the most comprehensive statement on archery studies to date. In particular, it provides an in-depth survey of archery development during the Qing period and offers a unique cultural perspective to understanding China’s last imperial dynasty—through the lens of Manchu archery.

Author : Charles E. Grayson,Mary French,Michael John O'Brien
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780826266101

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Traditional Archery from Six Continents by Charles E. Grayson,Mary French,Michael John O'Brien Pdf

"An overview of one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of European and non-European archery-related materials in the world. This book presents color photos and descriptions of some 300 items - including bows, arrows, quivers, and thumb rings- that represent traditional archery techniques, practices, and customs from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Chinese Martial Studies
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Journal of Chinese Martial Studies 01.2009 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ralph D. Sawyer,D Sawyer
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Tom Angier,Lisa Raphals
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350104334

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Skill in Ancient Ethics by Tom Angier,Lisa Raphals Pdf

Illustrating the centrality of skill within ancient ethics, including Socrates' search for expertise in virtue, the Republic's 'craft of justice', Aristotle's delineation of the politike techne, the Stoics' 'art of life' and ancient Chinese ethics, this collection shows how skill has been an ethical touchstone from the beginning of philosophical thought. Divided into six sections – on Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, Mencius and Xunzi, the Mohists and Zhuangzi, and comparative perspectives – world-leading philosophers explore the significance of skill according to traditional figures, as well as lesser-known philosophers such as Carneades and Antipater, and texts such as the Zhuangzi. In doing so, the seventeen contributors illustrate how skill, expertise and 'know how' are essential to and foundational within ancient ethical thought. As the first collection to foreground skill as central to ancient Greek, Roman and Chinese ethics, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the value of cross-cultural philosophy today.

Author : Peter Baofu
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781443869935

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The Future of Post-Human Sports by Peter Baofu Pdf

Are sports really supposed to be so competitive that, as Henry R. Sanders once famously said, ""Men, I'll be honest. Winning is...the only thing!""? (WK 2012) This competitive view of sports can be contrasted with a critical view by William Shakespeare, who wrote in Othello (Act. iv. Sc. 1), ""They laugh that win."" (BART 2012) Contrary to these opposing views (and other ones, as will be discussed in the book), sports (in relation to both training and winning) are neither possible (or impossible)...

Author : Linda Sue Park
Publisher : Yearling Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780440422044

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Archer's Quest by Linda Sue Park Pdf

Twelve-year-old Kevin Kim helps Chu-mong, a legendary king of ancient Korea, return to his own time.

Author : Samuel M.A. Couling
Publisher : Global Oriental
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789004213463

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Encyclopaedia Sinica by Samuel M.A. Couling Pdf

Couling’s work, published in 1917, covered so much ground with such accuracy and consistency that it has become established as an essential tool for scholars wishing to understand how the new China was seen and interpreted at the time.

Author : Hideharu Onuma,Dan DeProspero,Jackie DeProspero
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 4770017340

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Kyudo by Hideharu Onuma,Dan DeProspero,Jackie DeProspero Pdf

This guide to the spiritual and technical practice of this graceful martialrt, by 15th-generation master Hideharu Onuma, includes illustrations andare photographs.

Author : George Agar HANSARD
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026164139

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The Book of Archery, Being the Complete History and Practice of the Art ... With ... an Account of the Existing Toxophilite Societies by George Agar HANSARD Pdf

Author : Howard L. Blackmore
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0486409619

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Hunting Weapons by Howard L. Blackmore Pdf

Detailed, comprehensive account of swords, knives and bayonets, staff weapons, bows, crossbows, guns and other miscellaneous arms — dating from the Middle Ages to modern times. Over 280 contemporary illustrations catalog the spear of a Roman hunter, a medieval broad arrow, a harpoon gun fired by whalers, and much else.

Author : Brian J. Sorrells
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811731332

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Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery by Brian J. Sorrells Pdf

Author Brian J. Sorrells shares his time-tested training program for developing shooting skill and provides guidance on all aspects of traditional archery, from choosing arrow shafts to entering your first tournament.

Author : Nicholas Duvernay, PH D
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798525438392

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Korean Traditional Archery by Nicholas Duvernay, PH D Pdf

This book is a black and white revision of the color print book and contains all the same information. An ebook edition was made in 2015. This book covers all aspects of Korean traditional archery, from its long history, on through talking about equipment (bows, arrows, thumb rings, etc.), shooting technique, archery grounds, competitions, philosophy and etiquette, and more. It is an ideal book for those who aspire to become proficient in Korean traditional archery or even those who just have an interest in it.