Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century
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Peter A. Lorge (Author)
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In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practised for self-defense and sporting purposes only. However, for thousands of years, they were a central feature of military practice in China and essential for the smooth functioning of society. This book, which opens with an intriguing account of the very first female martial artist, charts the history of combat and fighting techniques in China from the Bronze Age to the present. This broad panorama affords fascinating glimpses into the transformation of martial skills, techniques and weaponry against the background of Chinese history, the rise and fall of empires, their governments and their armies. Quotations from literature and poetry, and the stories of individual warriors, infuse the narrative, offering personal reflections on prowess in the battlefield and techniques of engagement. This is an engaging and readable introduction to the authentic history of Chinese martial arts. 26 Halftones, black and white
About the Author
Peter A. Lorge is a Senior Lecturer of History at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee. He is the author of War, Politics and Society in Early Modern China, 900-1795 (2005) and The Asian Military Revolution: From Gunpowder to the Bomb (Cambridge, 2008).
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- Contributor: Peter A. Lorge
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9780521878814
- Number of Pages: 282
- Packaged Dimensions: 160x235x20mm
- Packaged Weight: 510
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 2011-12-05
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: Peter A. Lorge is a Senior Lecturer of History at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee. He is the author of War, Politics and Society in Early Modern China, 900-1795 (2005) and The Asian Military Revolution: From Gunpowder to the Bomb (Cambridge, 2008).
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