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Generation of a Historical Weapon Ge and Its Impacts on Huaxia Culture

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The history of Huaxia (Chinese- , a historical concept representing the Chinese nation and civi-lization) is full of wars. Various weapons were developed that are suitable for ground combat with horse-drawn vehicles. The weapon Ge (Chinese- ) was already used before 221 BC (before the Qin Dynasty, ca. 221–206 BC), and disappeared in around 25 AD (at the end of Western Han Dynasty). In most other regions in the world, this type of weapon has hardly been used. The weapon axe was used in the ancient wars (in the same period) outside Ancient China (also called the Middle King-dom), such as in Mesopotamia (the area of the Tigris–Euphrates river system). However, the weapon axe is different from Ge, although there seem some similarities. This article provides an in-depth study and analysis of the reasons for the historic use of this unique weapon Ge, of its development in Ancient China, and of its influence on (military and civil) culture.

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  • Zhuo Lu, 2018. "Generation of a Historical Weapon Ge and Its Impacts on Huaxia Culture," Asian Culture and History, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 10(1), pages 1-57, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ach123:v:10:y:2018:i:1:p:57
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