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Past Member
Paul Jakov Smith
Funding provided by the Herodotus Fund
Affiliation
Historical Studies
Field of Study
Chinese History
From
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Paul Smith studies the intersection of war and politics in China from the first major Sino-Tangut war of 1040 to Yue Fei’s execution in 1142. His project highlights the impact on literati control and the rise of military entrepreneurs through successive wars of necessity (the 1040s), choice (1068–1125), and desperation (1127–1142).
Dates at IAS
Member
School of Historical Studies
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Fall
Degrees
Ph.D.
1983