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Sun Tzu’s 'The Art of War' describes the theories of Chinese warfare; Tang presents actual military organization, equipment, key personalities, and major campaigns of ancient China.<p>He explains the thinking behind a variety of strategies used to motivate the forces and the populace, and he shows how diplomacy and psychology were used to influence the actions of opponents — before and during combat. <p>The book also describes offensive and defensive weapons; the relationship between officers and men, and between the fighting force and the rulers; and illustrates how different personality strengths and weaknesses can shape history.
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This concise illustrated volume presents a slice of Chinese military history that will appeal to military strategists, Sinophiles, historians, and the general public. Where Sun-Tzu discussed strategy and tactics, Mr. Wang introduces the weapons and techniques used in various periods of Chinese history as well as illustrating hallmark strategies through the stories of famous battles. <p>Sun Tzu’s 'The Art of War' describes the theories of Chinese warfare; Tang presents actual military organization, equipment, key personalities, and major campaigns of ancient China.<p>He explains the thinking behind a variety of strategies used to motivate the forces and the populace, and he shows how diplomacy and psychology were used to influence the actions of opponents — before and during combat. <p>The book also describes offensive and defensive weapons; the relationship between officers and men, and between the fighting force and the rulers; and illustrates how different personality strengths and weaknesses can shape history.
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