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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 December 2011
      05 December 2011
      ISBN:
      9781139029865
      9780521878814
      9781316633687
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139029865
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.51kg, 282 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.43kg, 282 Pages
      • Subjects:
      East Asian History, Area Studies, Regional and World History: General Interest, Asian Studies, History
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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.

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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 Source: Islamochristiana

    ‘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 Source: Wing Chun Illustrated Magazine

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