A review by aehsan
The Gunpowder Age: China, Military Innovation, and the Rise of the West in World History by Tonio Andrade

5.0

A fascinating look at why China 'fell behind' even though it was a leading pioneer of Gunpowder use in warfare. The book is well written and highly engaging with a clear sense of purpose and narrative which pulls you in while helping you learn. I don't know much about Gunpowder warfare and found myself easily able to follow the evidence and arguments put forward as the book does a great job of explaining it all. All in all a great read that helps also set the context for how China may view its current state of Military tech and important lessons for Innovation management going forward as a whole.