Episode 296 - The Mongol Storm with Nicholas Morton
The History of Byzantium
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The Success of Nomadic Peoples in Conquest
Explore the reasons behind the exceptional success of nomadic peoples, focusing on the Mongols, in warfare through factors like warrior composition, mobility, logistical self-sufficiency, and combat prowess. The chapter also compares the military strengths of nomadic societies with agricultural ones, revealing the difficulties agricultural societies faced in defending against nomadic invasions.
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