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Medieval Chinese Armies 1260-1520

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)

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Product Info

Title
Medieval Chinese Armies 1260-1520
Publisher
Category
Author
CJ Peers
Publish Year
1992
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147474493
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA251
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA251

Description

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.