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Harlan W. Jencks
From Muskets To Missiles [PDF ebook]
Politics And Professionalism In The Chinese Army, 1945-1981

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This book examines the extent, nature, and political implications of professionalization in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It provides a description and evaluation of the military, political, economic, and social context within which PLA officers have functioned since the civil war.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 349 ● ISBN 9780429704734 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2019 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 6930315 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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