Imagined enemies China prepares for uncertain war

This is the fourth and final volume in a pioneering series on the Chinese military. The book begins with an examination of Chinese military culture and history - with special attention to the transition from Mao Zedong's revolutionary doctrine and the conflict with Moscow - and culminates with...

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Main Authors: Lewis, John Wilson (Author), Xue, Litai (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Stanford, Calif. Stanford University Press 2006
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