Peers Chris. Warlords of China 700 B.C. to A.D. 1662

Arms&Armour, 1988. — 176 p. — ISBN-10 1854094017, ISBN-13 978-1854094018This carefully crafted volume introduces the reader to the personalities of Chinese military history and the turning-points in weapon and tactical advancement. Each character is placed in context with the era in which he lived, and his description is broadened to encompass the politics, strategies and partners/ enemies of the time. These warriors were of diverse backgrounds - some were born rulers, others came from lower classes; a few fought their way to glory and recognition, others were secret planners and organisers; all were closely involved in the military life of China in their time.