Chinese Martial Arts

by Peter A. Lorge

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00BG70HP4
• ISBN13: 9780521878814
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 3.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"