By the 15th century BC the valley of Hwang Ho was dominated by a palace-based military caste which owed its supremacy to a monopoly of bronze-working techniques among a still mainly Stone Age population. To the Shang Dynasty, war was a means of legitimising the power of their new aristocracy. This fascinating volume by C. J. Peers covers the period of China's history from the first documented civilisation to the establishment of an enduring unified empire, examining the history, organisation, uniform and weapons of ancient Chinese armies.
By:
CJ Peers Illustrated by:
Angus McBride Imprint: Osprey Publishing Country of Publication: United Kingdom Volume: 218 Dimensions:
Height: 248mm,
Width: 184mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 194g ISBN:9780850459425 ISBN 10: 0850459427 Series:Men-at-Arms Pages: 48 Publication Date:20 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction · Chronology · The Shang Dynasty · The Western Chou · The Eastern Chou · The 4th and 3rd Centuries · The Ch'in Empire · Tactical & Strategic Doctrine · Ten Decisive Battles · The Plates
An acknowledged expert on ancient Chinese armies, C J Peers has written several books for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series.