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Dedication
Preface
A note on pronunciation
Chapter 1. Preliminary orientations and legendary conflicts
Chapter 2. Ancient fortifications, i
Chapter 3. Ancient fortifications, ii
Chapter 4. The Hsia
Chapter 5. Warfare in the Hsia
Chapter 6. The Shang Dynasty
Chapter 7. Shang capitals, citadels, and fortifications
Chapter 8. Chaos, contraction, and resurgence
Chapter 9. King Wu Ting, I
Chapter 10. King Wu Ting, II
Chapter 11. The last reigns
Chapter 12. The Shang martial edifice
Chapter 13. Troops, intelligence, and tactics
Chapter 14. Metallurgical evolution in China
Chapter 15. Early weapons and the axe
Chapter 16. Knives, daggers, and swords
Chapter 17. The ko or dagger-axe
Chapter 18. Spears and armor
Chapter 19. Ancient archery
Chapter 20. The chariot in China
Chapter 21. The horse in China
Chapter 22. The chariot in battle
Chapter 23. Chariot limitations and difficulties
Chapter 24. Ancient logistics
Chapter 25. Musings and imponderables
Notes
Integrated bibliography.
Preface
A note on pronunciation
Chapter 1. Preliminary orientations and legendary conflicts
Chapter 2. Ancient fortifications, i
Chapter 3. Ancient fortifications, ii
Chapter 4. The Hsia
Chapter 5. Warfare in the Hsia
Chapter 6. The Shang Dynasty
Chapter 7. Shang capitals, citadels, and fortifications
Chapter 8. Chaos, contraction, and resurgence
Chapter 9. King Wu Ting, I
Chapter 10. King Wu Ting, II
Chapter 11. The last reigns
Chapter 12. The Shang martial edifice
Chapter 13. Troops, intelligence, and tactics
Chapter 14. Metallurgical evolution in China
Chapter 15. Early weapons and the axe
Chapter 16. Knives, daggers, and swords
Chapter 17. The ko or dagger-axe
Chapter 18. Spears and armor
Chapter 19. Ancient archery
Chapter 20. The chariot in China
Chapter 21. The horse in China
Chapter 22. The chariot in battle
Chapter 23. Chariot limitations and difficulties
Chapter 24. Ancient logistics
Chapter 25. Musings and imponderables
Notes
Integrated bibliography.