War, Politics and Society in Early Modern China, 900-1795

by Peter A. Lorge

Book Overview

This comprehensive survey of Chinese military history is the only book in English to span the significant years from 900 - 1795. Peter Lorge questions current theories on China's relationship to war, and argues that war was the most important tool used by the Chinese in building and maintaining their empire.

Emphasizing the relationship between the military and politics, chapters are organised around specific military events and, Lorge argues,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041531691X
• ISBN13: 9780415316910
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 9.2"