How Europe Became European
A History of Mankind (10)
Chronic tribal warfare generally favors pastoral over sedentary economies as herds can be defended by moving them, whereas agricultural fields are an immobile target – a truth that would be rediscovered in history time and time again, with the triumphs of Parthians, Huns, Magyars, Turks and endless other horseback marauders.
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