Peers C.J. Soldiers of the Dragon Chinese Armies 1500 BC-AD 1840

Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2006. — 253 p.China is the oldest of the world's surviving civilizations, and its history forms a continuous narrative stretching back 3,500 years. Though it has always been admired for its contributions to art and science, China's military achievements have until recently been underrated in the West. This book aims to redress this balance and show the enormous contribution that the Chinese fighting man has made to the theory and practice of war. It includes a brief outline of the major wars and campaigns, as well as a survey of the development of weaponry, organization and methods of command.Ancient Chinese Armies 1500-200 BC
Imperial Chinese Armies 200 BC-AD 1260
Medieval Chinese Armies 1260-1520
Late Imperial Chinese Armies 1520-1840