China at War

An Encyclopedia

Bibliographic Data

ID23548436
EditorsXiaobing Li (0000-0003-3425-743X)
Year2012
Publication date2012-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueChina at War (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherABC-CLIO, LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.5040/9798400625640
OpenAlexW4389588352
ISBN9798400625640
LanguageEN
Citations received4

This comprehensive volume traces the Chinese military and its experiences over the past 2,500 years, describing clashes with other kingdoms and nations as well as internal rebellions and revolutions. As the first book of its kind, China at War: An Encyclopedia expands far beyond the conventional military history book that is focused on describing key wars, battles, military leaders, and influential events. Author Xiaobing Li—an expert writer in the subjects of Asian history and military affairs—provides not only a broad, chronological account of China's long military history, but also addresses Chinese values, concepts, and attitudes regarding war. As a result, readers can better understand the wider sociopolitical history of the most populous and one of the largest countries in the world—and grasp the complex security concerns and strategic calculations often behind China's decision-making process. This encyclopedia contains an introductory essay written to place the reference entries within a larger contextual framework, allowing students to compare Chinese with Western and American views and approaches to war. Topics among the hundreds of entries by experts in the field include Sunzi's classic The Art of War, Mao Zedong's guerrilla warfare in the 20th century, Chinese involvement in the Korean War and Vietnam War, and China's nuclear program in the 21st century.

China · Citizen journalism · Encyclopedia · Military history · Military science · Political science · Revolution in Military Affairs · Vietnam War · Chinese history and philosophy · History · Law

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