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Routledge - War, Politics and Society in Early Modern China

Name: Routledge - War, Politics and Society in Early Modern China
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a deep look into Chinese military history with this comprehensive survey from Routledge. Covering the significant years from 900 to 1795, this work stands as the only book in English to span this specific timeframe. Peter Lorge examines how war functioned as a primary tool for building and maintaining the Chinese empire, challenging existing theories regarding the nation's relationship to conflict. This text connects military events directly to political outcomes. By organizing chapters around specific military milestones, the book demonstrates how a dynasty's military capacity determined its political impact and the strength of its territorial claims. It provides a clear view of how military power and politics shaped the development of early modern China. This is an essential resource for students and historians looking to understand the connection between warfare and statecraft during these centuries.

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Spans the significant historical period from 900 to 1795, making it the only English language book to cover this specific timeframe.

Provides a unique perspective on how war served as a primary method for building and maintaining the Chinese empire.

Connects military capacity directly to the political impact and territorial strength of different Chinese dynasties.

Organized around specific military events to help readers understand the relationship between the military and politics.

Offers a scholarly challenge to current theories regarding China's historical relationship to warfare and conflict.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415316901
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Military History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 27 October 2005
Listed Since: 09 February 2007

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