China at War: An Encyclopedia

China at War goes far beyond conventional military history books which focus solely on key events and people. Author Xiaobing Li an expert writer in the subjects of Asian history and military affairs provides not only a broad, chronological account of China's long military history, but also addresses Chinese values, concepts, and attitudes regarding war. As a result, readers can better understand the wider socio-political history of the most populous and one of the largest countries in the world and grasp the complex security concerns and strategic calculations often behind China's decision-making process. This encyclopaedia contains an introductory essay written to place entries within a larger contextual framework, allowing students to compare Chinese with Western views and approaches to war. Topics among the hundreds of entries by experts in the field include Sun Tzu¿s classic The Art of War, Mao Tse Tung's guerrilla warfare in the 20th century, Chinese involvement in the Korean War and Vietnam War, and China's nuclear program in the 21st century.