Ancient China on Postmodern War: Enduring Ideas from the Chinese Strategic Tradition

by Thomas M. Kane and Thomas M. Kane

Book Overview

Sun Tzu and other classical Chinese strategic thinkers wrote in an era of social, economic and military revolution, and hoped to identify enduring principles of war and statecraft. The twenty-first century is a time of similarly revolutionary change, and this makes their ideas of particular relevance for today's strategic environment. Placing these theories in historical context, Dr Kane explores ancient Chinese reactions to such issues as advances...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415759366
• ISBN13: 9780415759366
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"