Chinese Martial Arts
From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century
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- Author: Peter A. Lorge, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee
- Date Published: February 2012
- availability: Available
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521878814
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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.
Read more- A fast-moving, concise and anecdotal history of martial arts in China across three thousand years
- Explains the significance of military tactics and weapon handling in the political, social and cultural transformation of Chinese civilization
- A book for martial arts enthusiasts, as well as for students of Chinese history and military history
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'… [T]he author has succeeded in contributing an erudite, generous, and engaging text, one that critiques and engages in the best spirit of faithful scholarship and invites the same … A reader comes away from reading Ralston having earned a great deal not only about Christianity and Islam and the challenge of law and politics in the two traditions, but also about the need and potential for dialogical growth in the face of serious challenges confronting both religions.' Ovamir Anjum, Islamochristiana
See more reviews'Looking for scholarly content that explores the historical background of Chinese martial arts and their rooted connections to the military? [This book] is an excellent resource that provides in-depth analysis and compelling arguments. Whether you are an academic or a martial arts enthusiast, you will find this content both informative and engaging.' Lafayette Harris, Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine
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- Date Published: February 2012
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521878814
- length: 282 pages
- dimensions: 235 x 160 x 20 mm
- weight: 0.51kg
- contains: 26 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. From the Stone Age to the end of the Spring and Autumn Period
2. The Warring States period
3. The Qin and Han dynasties
4. The six dynasties
5. The Sui and Tang dynasties
6. The five dynasties and ten kingdoms and the Song dynasty
7. The Yuan dynasty
8. The Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
9. The Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
10. Post-imperial China.
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