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001 2010051391
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008 101216s2011 nyua b 001 0 eng
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050 00 $aU43.C6$bS288 2011
082 00 $a355.020931$222
100 1 $aSawyer, Ralph D.
245 10 $aAncient Chinese warfare /$cRalph D. Sawyer ; with the bibliographic collaboration of Mei-chun Lee Sawyer.
260 $aNew York :$bBasic Books,$cc2011.
300 $axiv, 554 p. :$bill ;$c25 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aPreliminary orientations and legendary conflicts -- Ancient fortifications I -- Ancient fortifications II -- The Hsia -- Warfare in the Hsia -- The Shang dynasty -- Shang capitals, citadels, and fortifications -- Chaos, contraction, and resurgence -- King Wu Ting, I -- King Wu Ting, II -- The last reigns -- The Shang martial edifice -- Troops, intelligence, and tactics -- Metallurgical evolution in China -- Early weapons and the axe -- Knives, daggers, and swords -- The ko or dagger-axe -- Spears and armor -- Ancient archery -- The chariot in China -- The horse in China -- The chariot in battle -- Chariot limitations and difficulties -- Ancient logistics -- Musings and imponderables.
650 0 $aWarfare, Prehistoric$zChina.
650 0 $aMilitary art and science$zChina$xHistory.
650 0 $aWeapons, Ancient$zChina$xHistory.
651 0 $aChina$xHistory, Military$yTo 221 B.C.
651 0 $aChina$xHistory$yShang dynasty, 1766-1122 B.C.
700 1 $aSawyer, Mei-chün.