Event Title
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.
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.