WARS OF THE THREE KINGDOMS: Warfare in the Chinese World from 189 to 238 CE

1-952005

Examines the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and its political figures, with a focus on Cao Cao. Returns to primary sources to reconstruct Cao Cao's military career in its true operational and political context, stripping away centuries of myth and moral judgment. Reassesses his campaigns with fresh analytical clarity. Traces the evolution of warfare in a fractured imperial world as it examines the organization of armies, the logistical challenges of campaigning across vast territories, the use of fortified cities and river systems, and the shifting alliances that defined the era. Further details the campaigns of Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi, and the foundation of the Jin dynasty. Contains 16 black and white illustrations, 9 black and white photos, 11 black and white maps, and 2 tables.