In 1271, Kubilai, ruler of the Mongol Empire, proclaimed himself the first Emperor of the Yüan dynasty. Within a few years he was to gain control of the rest of China, in effect giving China unity and independence under an alien dynasty. His reign endured until 1368, when the native Ming dynasty came to power. Focusing on these two regimes, this text explores the history, organization and tactics of the Yüan and Ming armies from 1260-1520. Numerous illustrations and colour plates portray the weapons and uniforms of the Chinese troops in vivid detail.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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An acknowledged expert on ancient Chinese armies, CJ Peers has written several books on this subject for Osprey’s Men-at-Arms series, including Men-at-Arms 218: Ancient Chinese Armies 1500–200 BC and two volumes on the Medieval Imperial armies.
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This review is from: Medieval Chinese Armies 1260-1520 (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)
The Men-at-arms Series covers ancient and classical China in five books, all by Chris Peers who is very familiar with the subject. This is the fourth book in this series. The chapters: Chronology -- The Yüan Dynasty -- The Yüan Army -- The Civil Wars 1351-1368 -- The Ming Dynasty -- The Ming Army -- Strategy and tactics -- Six significant battles. The text focuses on telling Chinas military history; it is very weak on topics like weapons or battle tactics. The drawings by David Sque are good. The maps are primitive and not very useful. American units of measurement are used throughout the book, which is a nuisance for international readers. This book is the sequel to "Imperial Chinese Armies 590 - 1260" (MAA 295). The next book in the series is "Late Imperial Chinese Armies 1520 - 1840" (MAA 307).
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Worst in the Chinese History series,
By danny boy "dbswongv" (Singapore) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Medieval Chinese Armies 1260-1520 (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)
This book in a related series of 5 books by Chris Peers is let down by some of the ugliest illustrations I have ever seen in the Osprey series. Just look at the title page illustration! The figures are amateurishly executed, posed and drawn. These books are all about illustrations. The text is merely there to support the illustrations.
Avoid this book.
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The traditional Western view of Chinese history as a series of cycles, in which dynasties rose and fell against a background of institutions which changed little over the centuries, was to a large extent shared by the Chinese themselves, who liked to base their political systems on idealised precedents dating back to the Golden Age of the Chou dynasty. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Marco Polo, Chu Yuan-chang, Hung Wu Emperor, Red Turban, Yung Lo Emperor, Huo Lung Ching, Ming Emperors, Wang Yueh, Central Asian, Duncan Head, Miao Army, Prince of Yen, British Museum, Cambridge University Press, Han River, Lake Buyur, Wang Chen New!
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The traditional Western view of Chinese history as a series of cycles, in which dynasties rose and fell against a background of institutions which changed little over the centuries, was to a large extent shared by the Chinese themselves, who liked to base their political systems on idealised precedents dating back to the Golden Age of the Chou dynasty. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Marco Polo, Chu Yuan-chang, Hung Wu Emperor, Red Turban, Yung Lo Emperor, Huo Lung Ching, Ming Emperors, Wang Yueh, Central Asian, Duncan Head, Miao Army, Prince of Yen, British Museum, Cambridge University Press, Han River, Lake Buyur, Wang Chen New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- China: A History in Art by Robert Kimmel Smith on page 42
- The Glory and Fall of the Ming Dynasty by Albert Chan on page 42
- The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 3: Sui and T'ang China, 589-906 AD, Part 1 by Denis C. Twitchett on page 42
- Marco Polo (Great Explorers) by Ladybird Books on page 42
- Oriental Armour by H. Russell Robinson on page 42
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- The Hutchinson Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Warfare by Peter Connolly in Back Matter
- Siege Weapons of the Far East (1): AD 612-1300 (New Vanguard) (v. 1) by Stephen Turnbull in Back Matter
- Siege Weapons of the Far East (2): AD 960-1644 (New Vanguard) by Stephen Turnbull in Back Matter
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