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The rising sons : China's imperial succession & The Art of War /

"Tells the bloody history of Imperial China through the lens of Sun Tzu's The Art of War Condenses 2,000 years of Chinese history into a single book Adopts a narrative-based approach and uses formal historical accounts as a basis Content is easy to follow for readers with zero background k...

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Main Authors: Huen, Ian
Published: World Scientific,
Publisher Address: Singapore :
Publication Dates: [2022]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Sunzi, > active 6th century B.C. > Sunzi bing fa.
Sunzi bing fa (Sunzi)
Emperors > Succession > China.
Strategy.
Emperors > Succession.
Kings and rulers.
Politics and Government.
China > Kings and rulers > Biography.
China > Politics and government.
China > History.
China.
Summary: "Tells the bloody history of Imperial China through the lens of Sun Tzu's The Art of War Condenses 2,000 years of Chinese history into a single book Adopts a narrative-based approach and uses formal historical accounts as a basis Content is easy to follow for readers with zero background knowledge of Chinese history"--
Carrier Form: xvi, 175 pages : illustrations, forms ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-172) and index.
ISBN: 9789811240638
9811240639
Index Number: DS740
CLC: E892
Call Number: E892/H887
Contents: Ying Yiren's path of least resistance to power -- Liu Heng : the seasoned card player -- Cao Pi & The triumph of the good son -- Brother against brothers : Li Shimin's Bloody ascent to the top -- Li Zhi : The tai chi master of court politics -- Li Longji : Thriving on chaos -- Tender care & iron fist : the weapons of Hong Taiji -- Position of invincibility : Yongzheng's strategy to success -- What Xianfeng Knew.

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