The Unhappy Romance of the Three Kingdoms: An In-Depth Look at the Battles, Tactics and Alliances of the Time

Presentation Type

Panel

Presenter Major(s)

Chinese Studies, International Relations

Mentor Information

Curtis Smith

Department

Modern Languages and Literatures

Location

Kirkhof Center Area 51

Start Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

Keywords

Culture, Historical Perspectives, War and Peace

Abstract

The Battle of Red Cliff was a key turning point in Chinese history, and has been represented in many different ways throughout the centuries. To better understand key source text, The History of the Three Kingdoms, and the Battle of Red Cliff, it is important to first understand some of these key components: What battle strategies were used? Why exactly did these three kingdoms choose to go to war? How were alliances determined? Our panel will use primary Chinese texts as well as secondary sources to analyze the History of the Three Kingdoms and the Battle of Red Cliff. Our panel consists of three presentations addressing some of the more interesting aspects of this decisive period in history. We will be discussing how key alliances were created, territories were claimed, wars were fought, and history was forever changed.

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Apr 10th, 12:00 AM Apr 10th, 12:00 AM

The Unhappy Romance of the Three Kingdoms: An In-Depth Look at the Battles, Tactics and Alliances of the Time

Kirkhof Center Area 51

The Battle of Red Cliff was a key turning point in Chinese history, and has been represented in many different ways throughout the centuries. To better understand key source text, The History of the Three Kingdoms, and the Battle of Red Cliff, it is important to first understand some of these key components: What battle strategies were used? Why exactly did these three kingdoms choose to go to war? How were alliances determined? Our panel will use primary Chinese texts as well as secondary sources to analyze the History of the Three Kingdoms and the Battle of Red Cliff. Our panel consists of three presentations addressing some of the more interesting aspects of this decisive period in history. We will be discussing how key alliances were created, territories were claimed, wars were fought, and history was forever changed.