Ancient chinese armies 1500 200 bc

Informationen zum Autor An acknowledged expert on ancient Chinese armies, C J Peers has written several books for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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 history, organisation, uniform and weapons. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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

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An acknowledged expert on ancient Chinese armies, C J Peers has written several books for the Osprey Men-at-Arms series.Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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• Autori: c j Peers, C. J. Peers, C.J. Peers, Chris J. Peers, CJ Peers
• Con la collaborazione di: Angus McBride (Illustrazione), McBride Angus (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 22.03.1990
• EAN: 9780850459425
• ISBN: 978-0-85045-942-5
• Pagine: 48
• Dimensioni: 185 mm x 250 mm x 5 mm
• Serie: Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey); Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia della cultura; History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / Military / General, Warfare & defence, History: specific events and topics, War and defence operations