The Art of National Defense

Introduction

"The Art of National Defense" is an important military work written by Jiang Baili in the early 20th century, primarily exploring the theory and practice of national defense. In this book, Jiang Baili analyzes various threats to national security by combining China's history and reality, emphasizing the importance of national defense construction. He argues that national defense is not merely a reflection of military power but also an embodiment of a nation's comprehensive strength, which includes the coordinated development of political, economic, and cultural aspects. "The Art of National Defense" serves not only as a systematic summary of national defense theory but also provides significant references for later military research. It showcases Jiang Baili's profound insights as a military thinker and his deep concern for the future of the nation.

ISBN

978-981-5249-83-5

Part 1 Defense Economics
Introduction Ⅰ Discussions with General Seeckt and Professor Frank
Introduction Ⅱ Questions and Answers with General Seeckt and Professor Frank
Introduction Ⅲ

Part 2 Recent Trends in World Defense
Chapter Ⅰ The New Trends in Global Military Affairs
Chapter Ⅱ The Revolution in Military Science and the Evolution of Discipline
Chapter Ⅲ Introduction to Marshal Pétain's Preface to Douhet's The Command of The Air and Its Strategic Implications
Chapter Ⅳ Preface to Erich Von Ludendorff's The Total War(Der Totale Krieg)Translated by Zhang

Part 3 Historical Foundations of Defense Economics
Chapter Ⅰ Insights from Chinese History
ChapterⅡ Insights from European History

Part 4 National Defense: A Retrospective from Twenty Years Ago
Chapter Ⅰ Policy and Strategy (Foe and Force) — Determining the Resolve to Combat
Chapter Ⅱ National Power, Military Force, and Armed Strength
Chapter Ⅲ The Explanation of Conscription
Chapter Ⅳ The Essence of Military Education

Part 5 National Defense: A Retrospective from Fifteen Years Ago
Chapter Ⅰ Disarmament and National Defense
Chapter Ⅱ The Fall of Militarism and Its Impact on China (Written in the 11th Year of the Republic of China)
Chapter Ⅲ Interpretation of the Draft for a Compulsory Militia System

Part 6 The Founders of Chinese National Defense Theory
Chapter Ⅰ Origins
Chapter Ⅱ Summary

Part 7 The Origins of Modern Culture and the Establishmentof a New Outlook on Life
Lecture Ⅰ Ancient and Modern Traces
Lecture Ⅱ Art and Religion
Lecture Ⅲ The Individual and the Mass

Author(s) Information

Author: JIANG Baili
Translator: WANG Lin