Chapter 2. Making War and Making Peace in Early China
- Kurt A. Raaflaub
Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470774083.ch2
Copyright © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
War and Peace in the Ancient World
Additional Information
How to Cite
Yates, R. D. S. (2008) Making War and Making Peace in Early China, in War and Peace in the Ancient World (ed K. A. Raaflaub), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470774083.ch2
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405145251
Online ISBN: 9780470774083
- Summary
- Chapter
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Keywords:
- war;
- peace;
- china;
- eastern zhou dynasty;
- bronze age
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Three Systems of Making War and Making Peace
The Ritual System
The Exchange of Hostages and Marriage as Methods of Guaranteeing Peace
Ritual in Warfare
Reasons for Making War in Spring and Autumn Times
System of Covenants
War and Peace in the Warring States
Conclusion
Notes
References