The Eurasian Way of War

This book is a comparative study of military practice in Sui-Tang China and the Byzantine Empire between 600 and 700 CE. It highlights the many similarities in military practice, arguing that this reflected the need to deal with common problems, in particular the nomadic peoples of the Eurasian steppes.

Autorentext

David A. Graff is Associate Professor of History at Kansas State University, USA. He is the author of Medieval Chinese Warfare, 300-900 (Routledge, 2002) and co-editor of the Journal of Chinese Military History.

Inhalt

1. War and Culture

2. Resources and Institutions

3. Weapons and Tactics

4. The Army on Campaign

5. The Legacy of the Past

6. Contacts and Influences

7. The Shadow of the Steppe

8. Conclusion