Andria Pressel
Andria has an MLitt in Strategic Studies from the University of St. Andrews. Her research specializes in military history, but she loves anything related to the past, especially ancient, medieval, and religious history. She is also enthusiastic about philosophy, psychology, and international relations. When not writing, she may be found backpacking or wandering through the local bookstore.
Articles by Andria Pressel
The Inca Empire: How 200 Conquistadors Brought It DownThe massive Inca Empire was brought to its knees by less than 200 Spanish conquistadors, who killed tens of thousands of Incan warriors.
How Did Oda Nobunaga Change Japanese Warfare?Oda Nobunaga, the first of Japan's legendary "Great Unifiers" did more than just unify the nation, he also spearheaded an amazing transformation in Japanese warfare.
Oda Nobunaga, the first of Japan's legendary "Great Unifiers" did more than just unify the nation, he also spearheaded an amazing transformation in Japanese warfare.
Taoism & Confucianism in Chinese WarfareThe ancient philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism have been critical to the development of Chinese warfare and strategic thought, all the way from Sun Tzu to modern times.
The ancient philosophies of Taoism and Confucianism have been critical to the development of Chinese warfare and strategic thought, all the way from Sun Tzu to modern times.
The Mongol Empire Versus China: The Way of WarThe Mongol Empire's way of war proved powerful enough to conquer the whole of China, under the guidance of Kublai Khan and Sun Tzu.
The Mongol Empire's way of war proved powerful enough to conquer the whole of China, under the guidance of Kublai Khan and Sun Tzu.
Why Did the Samurai Lose? Rebellion & the Last WarriorThe Satsuma Rebellion was the last stand of the samurai warrior class, led by the "last samurai," Saigo Takamori. How could these elite warriors possibly lose?
The Satsuma Rebellion was the last stand of the samurai warrior class, led by the "last samurai," Saigo Takamori. How could these elite warriors possibly lose?
Sun Tzu: The Man Who Defined Chinese WarfareSun Tzu's Art of War has held an elite status in Chinese strategy for millennia. From the Warring States period to contemporary China, Sun Tzu has defined Chinese warfare.
Sun Tzu vs Carl Von Clausewitz: Who Was The Greater Strategist?Sun Tzu and Carl von Clausewitz are the two most well-known and respected strategic thinkers in history. Their dramatically different theories stimulate considerable debate over who is the greater strategist.
Sun Tzu and Carl von Clausewitz are the two most well-known and respected strategic thinkers in history. Their dramatically different theories stimulate considerable debate over who is the greater strategist.
Warrior Ethos: 3 Things Spartans, Samurai and Sioux Have In CommonSamurai, Sioux, and Spartan warriors all came from cultures with a strong warrior ethos. This ethos guided a warrior's approach to warfare and all aspects of his life.