Expertise

His research focuses on Chinese military history, especially that of the Tang dynasty (618-907).

He teaches all periods of Chinese and Japanese history for undergraduates, as well as world history at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. His graduate teaching has focused on East Asian military history and security issues.


Subject Areas:

  • Military History and International Relations
    • China and Japan
  • Intellectual History
    • East Asia, China
  • Ancient and Medieval History
    • Medieval East Asia
  • Modern/Recent History
    • East Asia, Military History

Keywords: Chinese and Japanese History; Military History

Geographical Area: The World Beyond the West


Dr. Graff specializes in military history and Chinese and Japanese history.

Communities
History
Degrees
PhD, Princeton University, East Asian Studies, 1995
MA, University of Michigan, 1987
BA, Haverford College, 1984