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三才圖會(五十)

Sancai Tuhui (Vol. 50)

三才圖會(五十)

王圻, 王思義

Chinese

1609

90 pages

Art Illustrated Natural Philosophy Chinese Classics Encyclopedic Works Chinese History Statecraft East Asia

First Complete Translation

Only partial translations or excerpts exist. This is the first complete English translation.

The 'Sancai Tuhui' is a massive 106-chapter Ming Dynasty encyclopedia. Catalog searches confirm that while no complete English translation of the entire work exists, numerous partial translations and excerpts of specific sections (such as those concerning botany, maritime history, and science) are found within specialized scholarly monographs and bibliographies. The work is frequently cited and partially translated in academic contexts, but a standalone complete translation has not been published.

Related translations found:

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The Perception of Maritime Space in Traditional Chinese Sources (contains excerpts), trans. Angela Schottenhammer; Roderich Ptak (2006) [excerpts] source

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Verified Mar 8, 2026 via local catalogs, google books, open library · methodology

Chinese History & Statecraft Encyclopedic Works Natural Philosophy & Science Chinese Classics Art & Illustrated Books

About This Book

militaryhistory

Step into the high-stakes world of Ming Dynasty warfare, where cutting-edge gunpowder technology meets ancient legendary traditions. Discover the secrets of 'bird-beak' muskets, supernatural cannons, and the psychological tactics used to shatter enemy morale on the frontier.

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Major Themes

Sancai Tuhui36p三才圖會32p器用24pMing dynasty technology20psiege warfare17pmilitary engineering17pMing Dynasty weaponry14p

abatisp. 4, p. 53

area denialp. 19, p. 51, p. 52, p. 53

artilleryp. 2, p. 6, p. 8

ballisticsp. 7, p. 10, p. 12, p. 14

Battle Shedp. 47, p. 48

Big Beehivep. 20, p. 21

breech-loadingp. 6, p. 12

caltropsp. 4, p. 23, p. 51, p. 52, p. 53

city defensep. 28, p. 29, p. 62

Cloud Ladderp. 5, p. 81, p. 82

defensive tacticsp. 87, p. 89

Dog-Leg Timberp. 46, p. 47

duganp. 40, p. 43

enemy's nestp. 19, p. 20

Fagong cannonp. 6, p. 7

feitian pentongp. 26, p. 27

Fire Brickp. 24, p. 25

firefightingp. 60, p. 61

Flying Sky Spray Tubep. 26, p. 27

Folangjip. 2, p. 8, p. 9, p. 17

Folding Bridgep. 5, p. 79, p. 80, p. 81

Forked Polep. 37, p. 38

fortificationsp. 4, p. 36, p. 49, p. 51

Gunpowder Barrelp. 24, p. 25

gunpowder technologyp. 19, p. 26

gunpowder weaponsp. 6, p. 16, p. 18, p. 20, p. 21, p. 26

Hanging Bell Boardp. 45, p. 46

Head Cartp. 72, p. 73

Heaven-Falling Cannonp. 18, p. 19

Hooked Polep. 37, p. 38

incendiary warfarep. 20, p. 63

incendiary weaponsp. 26, p. 27

landminesp. 18, p. 19

Langxianp. 33, p. 35

lead chariotp. 68, p. 69

martial arts historyp. 34, p. 90

matchlockp. 11, p. 12, p. 14

military logisticsp. 17, p. 75

military tacticsp. 15, p. 32

military technologyp. 26, p. 60, p. 69, p. 81, p. 88, p. 89

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Illustrations33

Woodcut illustration of a Chinese watchtower (Wang Lou) with a guard at the top.

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Woodcut illustration from a Chinese encyclopedia depicting a man with surveying instruments.

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Two figures using inflated animal skins as flotation devices in water.

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Woodcut illustration of a Chinese 'cloud ladder' (yunti) siege engine.

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Woodcut illustration of a Chinese cannon on a wheeled carriage

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Diagram of a cannon mounted on a wooden carriage.

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Woodcut diagram of water-related tools and containers from a Chinese encyclopedia.

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Technical diagram of a matchlock musket and its components, including the full weapon, muzzle, breech, and internal barrel patterns.

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