Usually our imaginations about ancient warfare are based on novels, tales or other forms of literature, but most of the battle scenes from these literary works are merely fictional. They are not historically true. In Three Hundred Years of Wars During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, by collecting and analyzing various sorts of historical materials, seeking clues from the descriptions of warfare scattered in many historical documents, and relying on the newest research findings from recent studies, the author draws detailed and vivid pictures for many major battles during the Wei-Jin Southern and Northern Dynasties. At the same time, this books reveals many details about the campaign modes and the evolution of the tactics for cavalry and infantry at that period of time, also includes discussions about the influences of geography, climate and finances on warfare. Hence, this book fulfills what was lack in the official historical documents and ancient canons. It also offers a new military perspective to look at the history of the Wei-Jin Southern and Northern Dynasties.