Tracked shipping to South Africa with premium packaging for just R199 

Ship to
South Africa
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Year
2011
Language
English
Pages
282
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
22.9 x 16.1 x 2.3 cm
Weight
0.50 kg.
ISBN13
9780521878814
Categories

Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century

Peter A. Lorge (Author) · Cambridge University Press · Hardcover

Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century - Lorge, Peter A.

New Book Imported to South Africa
Delivery: 20 Aug - 28 Aug Shipping: 4 to 5 business days.
R 2,385
R 2,385

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "Chinese Martial Arts: From Antiquity to the Twenty-First Century "

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.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Hardcover.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews