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from antiquity to the twenty-first century

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An edition of Chinese martial arts (2012)

Chinese martial arts

from antiquity to the twenty-first century

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"In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practiced 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. Individuals who were adept in using weapons were highly regarded, not simply as warriors but also as tacticians and performers. 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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English
Pages
270

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Chinese martial arts: from antiquity to the twenty-first century
2012, Cambridge University Press
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-264) and index.

Published in
New York, NY

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
796.815/5
Library of Congress
GV1100.7.A2 L67 2012

The Physical Object

Pagination
x, 270 p. :
Number of pages
270

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25202324M
Internet Archive
chinesemartialar00lorg
ISBN 13
9780521878814
LCCN
2011012674
OCLC/WorldCat
730054005

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