Ralph D. Sawyer

One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies (eBook, PDF)

Battle And Tactics Of Chinese Warfare

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies was compiled in the fifteenth century, during the Ming Dynasty, as a handbook of tactics based on Chinese military classics. Translated into English for the first time, this unique work draws on over two thousand years of experience in warfare to present a distillation of one hundred key strategic principles. Originally prepared as a text for students aspiring to high political positions in Confucian China, One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies is a compendium of Oriental strategies concisely stated and each individually illustrated with a description of battle from Chinese history. These historical examples shed new light on the often enigmatic formulations of the ancient strategists on subjects such as Strategic Power, defence, Vacuity, Spirit, and Victory. Acclaimed translator and Chinese military specialist Ralph Sawyer adds his own thoughtful commentary, deepening the reader's understanding of the intricacies of Chinese strategic thought.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780429961939
• Artikelnr.: 56840118

Autorenporträt

Ralph D Sawyer

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Estimates
Plans
Spies
Elite Forces
The Infantry
The Cavalry
Amphibious Strategies
Chariots
Trust
Instructions
Large Numbers
Small Numbers
Love
Awesomeness
Rewards
Punishment
The Host
The Guest
The Strong
The Weak
Arrogance
Alliances
Disposition
Strategic Power
Daylight
Night
Preparation
Provisions
Local Guides
Knowledge
Observers
Marshes
Contentious Terrain
Advantageous Terrain
Mountains
Valleys
Offense
Defense
Initiative
Response
The Unorthodox
The Orthodox
The Vacuous
The Substantial
Recklessness
Weightiness
Profit
Harm
Security
Danger
Fighting to the Death
Seeking Life
The Hungry
The Sated
Fatigue
Ease
Victory
Defeat
Advancing
Retreating
Provocation
Compulsion
The Distant
The Nearby
Rivers
Incendiary Strategies
Slowness
Quickness
Order
Disorder
Segmenting
Uniting
Anger
Spirit
Retreats
Pursuits
Refusing Battle
Inevitable Combat
Avoidance
Sieges
Utterances
Peace Negotiations
Enduring Attacks
Surrenders
The Heavens
The Human
The Difficult
The Easy
Bait
Estrangement
Doubt
The Impoverished
Wind
Snow
Nurturing Spirit
Fear
Letters
Change
Enthralled with Warfare
Forgetting Warfare

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* Introduction * Estimates * Plans * Spies * Elite Forces * The Infantry * The Cavalry * Amphibious Strategies * Chariots * Trust * Instructions * Large Numbers * Small Numbers * Love * Awesomeness * Rewards * Punishment * The Host * The Guest * The Strong * The Weak * Arrogance * Alliances * Disposition * Strategic Power * Daylight * Night * Preparation * Provisions * Local Guides * Knowledge * Observers * Marshes * Contentious Terrain * Advantageous Terrain * Mountains * Valleys * Offense * Defense * Initiative * Response * The Unorthodox * The Orthodox * The Vacuous * The Substantial * Recklessness * Weightiness * Profit * Harm * Security * Danger * Fighting to the Death * Seeking Life * The Hungry * The Sated * Fatigue * Ease * Victory * Defeat * Advancing * Retreating * Provocation * Compulsion * The Distant * The Nearby * Rivers * Incendiary Strategies * Slowness * Quickness * Order * Disorder * Segmenting * Uniting * Anger * Spirit * Retreats * Pursuits * Refusing Battle * Inevitable Combat * Avoidance * Sieges * Utterances * Peace Negotiations * Enduring Attacks * Surrenders * The Heavens * The Human * The Difficult * The Easy * Bait * Estrangement * Doubt * The Impoverished * Wind * Snow * Nurturing Spirit * Fear * Letters * Change * Enthralled with Warfare * Forgetting Warfare