Guerra y civilizaciones

Synopsis of Guerra y civilizaciones

In 'War and Civilizations,' Gérard Chaliand offers a historical, strategic, and sociological analysis of war, the result of fifteen years of research. This book examines the formation of empires outside of Europe, the impact of strategy and weaponry on victories and defeats, and the role of nomadic peoples. Chaliand presents an overview of the strategic cultures that have marked the Eurasian continent, from Turkey to China, describing military traditions of non-Western empires.