Peter A Lorge: 2 books
Chinese Martial Arts
From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2011
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...
by Edward L. Dreyer, David C. Wright, Peter Lorge
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2012
Gaining an understanding of China's long and sometimes bloody history can help to shed light on China's ascent to global power. Many of China's imperial dynasties were established as the result of battle, from the chariot warfare of ancient times to the battles of the Guomindang (KMT) and Communist...