LibGuides: Sose: Chinese warfare

Books in the Stephens Library

Search the library catalogue or browse the shelves at 355 (military science) or 930 (Ancient China) for additional books.

Website Evaluation Guide
Provides excellent examples of websites that are credible, that may credible and those that aren't credible. The last page provides an excellent summary of the criteria used to evaluate websites.

Try using a combination of the following search terms to locate appropriate information when conducting an online search for resources:

"Ancient China', warfare, military, weapons

The Military of Ancient China
Provides a comprehensive discussion of Chinese warfare throughout Ancient Chinese history
Military Technology
Provides information about specific weapons and warships used during the Song period, specifically, siegecraft, crossbows and armor, sears, clubs and swords, catapults, warships, gunpowder and firearms.
Ancient China Crossbow (Ancient China Life)
Provides good information about how this weapon worked and its history.
Analysis and Summary of The Art of War by Sun Tzu
A decent summary of the masterpiece of strategic analysis.

Watch this video to discover the fascinating story behind the invention of gun powder and how gunpowder works.