{"product_id":"kung-fu-martial-arts-and-the-ideal-of-home-country-english-edition-shaolin-wudang-bruce-lee-the-spirit-behind-the-art","title":"Kung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country (English Edition): Shaolin, Wudang, Bruce Lee \u0026 the Spirit Behind the Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/5d08239e4b99092a6cc5be65dc76a309cdda26b6b4991f2d818499423dee47fd.jpg?v=1793432121\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDiscover the rich heritage of Chinese martial arts with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, a compelling read from the \"Cultural Symbols of China\" series. This book is not a technical guide to fighting, but a cultural exploration that reveals how Kung Fu is intertwined with Chinese philosophy, history, and national identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jccxxt.cdjcc.edu.cn\/opac\/book\/8cbdecbdc855dade728efe3d6f7283d5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/opac.bsu.edu.cn\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000711042\u0026amp;list=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Historical Narrative:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe book traces the evolution of Kung Fu from its primitive origins in ancient society through to the modern era. It connects the development of martial arts with key historical periods and figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jccxxt.cdjcc.edu.cn\/opac\/book\/8cbdecbdc855dade728efe3d6f7283d5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jszjw.com\/book\/20220106\/1641443374585.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLegends and Heroes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMeet the iconic historical and legendary figures who defined Chinese martial arts. Their stories illustrate core values like chivalry, loyalty, and the ideal of defending one's homeland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jccxxt.cdjcc.edu.cn\/opac\/book\/8cbdecbdc855dade728efe3d6f7283d5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jszjw.com\/book\/20220106\/1641443374585.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBeyond the Physical:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGo deeper than just punches and kicks. This book explains the philosophy and moral code that have been a part of Chinese martial arts for centuries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jccxxt.cdjcc.edu.cn\/opac\/book\/8cbdecbdc855dade728efe3d6f7283d5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCultural Impact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore the birth and global influence of Wuxia (martial arts) novels and the explosive impact of Chinese martial arts cinema\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/b43922d8fc57f4949205ac2a82056825734b205bb703b5cbfe4849961ccd9850.png?v=1793432130\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/7155551759205b20e79c54d4069eeb0b917a34a60743c5488fc097db96ac8cd1.png?v=1793432140\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462451061070,"sku":"978-7-5085-4571-4-1249991-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":24.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/f32d771bea7edf6c9bfe5923bb5104648f16e067dcfac5a1ae2afb88ea141cbc.jpg?v=1793417251","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/kung-fu-martial-arts-and-the-ideal-of-home-country-english-edition-shaolin-wudang-bruce-lee-the-spirit-behind-the-art","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}