This comprehensive volume traces the Chinese military and its
experiences over the past 2,500 years, describing clashes with
other kingdoms and nations as well as internal rebellions and
revolutions. As the first book of its kind, China at War: An
Encyclopedia expands far beyond the conventional military history
book that is focused on describing key wars, battles, military
leaders, and influential events. Author Xiaobing Li-an expert
writer in the subjects of Asian history and military
affairs-provides not only a broad, chronological account of China's
long military history, but also addresses Chinese values, concepts,
and attitudes regarding war. As a result, readers can better
understand the wider sociopolitical history of the most populous
and one of the largest countries in the world-and grasp the complex
security concerns and strategic calculations often behind China's
decision-making process. This encyclopedia contains an introductory
essay written to place the reference entries within a larger
contextual framework, allowing students to compare Chinese with
Western and American views and approaches to war. Topics among the
hundreds of entries by experts in the field include Sunzi's classic
The Art of War, Mao Zedong's guerrilla warfare in the 20th century,
Chinese involvement in the Korean War and Vietnam War, and China's
nuclear program in the 21st century. Approximately 300 A-Z entries
covering China's military tradition over the past 2,500 years
Contributions from over 50 distinguished international scholars
from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Great Britain, Canada, and
the United States Maps of China and Asia, depicting provinces and
major cities, major battles and campaigns, and disputed borders
Photographs of military leaders, soldiers, weapon systems, and
battle grounds Selected multicultural bibliography of research
materials from the field of military history, both in English and
in Chinese A helpful appendix of Chinese dynasties
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