Qi Jiguang books in order
Ming Dynasty general
- Lived
- 1528–1588
- Country
- Ming dynasty
- Books
- 1
Qi Jiguang published 1 novel. The best-known is New Treatise on Military Efficiency.
Updated September 2026
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New Treatise on Military Efficiency
Qi Jiguang's most-read book.
Qi Jiguang books in order of publication
New Treatise on Military Efficiency (1600)
About Qi Jiguang
Qi Jiguang, courtesy name Yuanjing, art names Nantang and Mengzhu, posthumous name Wuyi, was a Chinese military general and writer of the Ming dynasty. He is best known for leading the defense on the coastal regions against wokou pirate activities in the 16th century, as well as for the reinforcement of the Great Wall of China. Qi is also known for writing the military manuals Jixiao Xinshu and Lianbing Shiji or Record of Military Training (練兵實紀), which he based on his experience as a martial educator and defensive planner in the Ming military forces. He is regarded as a hero in Chinese culture.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Qi Jiguang FAQ
- How many books has Qi Jiguang written?
- Qi Jiguang published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Qi Jiguang's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with New Treatise on Military Efficiency.
- What is Qi Jiguang's most famous book?
- New Treatise on Military Efficiency is Qi Jiguang's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.