马千

Ma Qian is an author of world history and military subjects. Public information about him is limited, and the library currently holds four of his works. His writing centers on war and military institutions, with representative works including The Ordeal of War, Byzantine Art of War, A Complete History of the Knights Hospitaller, and War Chronicles 028, covering Byzantine military affairs, the history of the knightly orders, and topics in the history of warfare. Judging from these works, he pays attention to specific battles, military organization, and institutional change, combining the broader course of world history with military detail and offering relatively systematic history reading for enthusiasts. His works are commonly classified under world history, military affairs, and history reading, allowing readers to learn about the forms of warfare and historical background of the relevant periods.