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Fire And Water: The Art Of Incendiary And Aquatic Warfare In China

Categorie	Azië
Boeknummer	#379761-UB8
Titel	Fire And Water: The Art Of Incendiary And Aquatic Warfare In China
Auteur	Sawyer, Ralph D.
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Oxford : Westview Press
Jaar van uitgave	2004
ISBN10	0813340659
ISBN13	9780813340654
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original red boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, some illustrations in b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting	China's official histories are replete with intriguing examples of incendiary and aquatic warfare being employed (particularly by the outnumbered) in pivotal roles to turn the tide of battle. In his new book Fire and Water , best-selling author Ralph Sawyer traces the dynamic evolution and development of incendiary warfare in ancient China, from antiquity through the introduction of true gunpowder weapons, including cannon and muskets. Discussing both use and techniques, the book similarly unfolds the evolution of aquatic methodology, emphasizing the strong interconnection between the two with the inception of riverine combat. Fundamentally based upon an examination of the Chinese military writings, Sawyer examines and recounts the most important clashes and epochal conflicts in which thes... (Lees verder)e dramatic tactics were employed over the centuries. Although not a naval history, Sawyer does examine the extensive employment of incendiary attacks in naval conflict and explores the means for overcoming riverine obstacles, such as floating bridges.
Pagina's	445
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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