Description: 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 account of the very first female martial artist, charts the history of combat and fighting techniques in China from the Bronze Age to the present. This broad panorama affords fascinating glimpses into the transformation of martial skills, techniques and weaponry against the background of Chinese history, the rise and fall of empires, their governments and their armies. Quotations from literature and poetry, and the stories of individual warriors, infuse the narrative, offering personal reflections on prowess in the battlefield and techniques of engagement. This is an engaging and readable introduction to the authentic history of Chinese martial arts.
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EAN: 9781316633687
UPC: 9781316633687
ISBN: 9781316633687
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Item Length: 22.9 cm
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Book Title: Chinese Martial Arts: from Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century
Item Height: 230mm
Item Width: 153mm
Author: Peter A. Lorge
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: History
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2017
Type: Textbook
Genre: Sports
Item Weight: 430g
Number of Pages: 282 Pages
