The Diary of a Manchu Soldier in Seventeenth-Century China

"My Service in the Army", by Dzengseo

Autor*innen

• Nicola Di Cosmo

Parameter

• 154 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• China
• Geschichte

Mehr zum Buch

The book offers a unique perspective on Chinese military history through an annotated translation of the only known pre-modern military diary, revealing the inner workings of the Ch'ing army. It features the personal experiences of a young Manchu officer engaged in battles in the challenging terrain of South-Western China during the seventeenth century, providing readers with an intimate look at the realities of warfare and enhancing understanding of this historical period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Hardcover