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Saracen Strongholds AD 630-1050 - The Middle East and Central Asia

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Fortress - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)

Last Stocked on 8/28/2019

Product Info

Title
Saracen Strongholds AD 630-1050 - The Middle East and Central Asia
Publisher
Category
Author
David Nicolle
Publish Year
2008
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397084
MFG. Part #
OSPFOR076
Type
Softcover
Series
FOR76

Description

The Islamic world drew upon a myriad of pre-existing styles of fortification, taking Romano-Byzantine, Indian and Chinese ideas to create a highly effective and sophisticated hybrid fortification that was both new and distinctive. This book examines early Saracen fortifications, covering their historical background, socio-political circumstances, and their role in protecting industry, trade and the frontiers of the Islamic world. From the mayyad 'castles in the desert' of Jordan and Syria to the 'Round City of Baghdad' and the great gates of Cairo, this book provides an insight into the majesty of the Saracen forts, illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and cutaways, together with photographs of period engravings and images of the sites today.