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Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)

Last Stocked on 10/4/2024

Product Info

Title
Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098
Publisher
Category
Author
David Nicholle
Publish Year
1998
Pages
40
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397500
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA320
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA320

Description

The 8th century heralded the start of a golden age in the history of the Islamic world. At this time, the Sunni Muslim 'Abbãsid Caliphate, with its capital at Baghdad, ruled virtually the entire Islamic world. Islamic military power peaked in the 9th century, but by the end of this golden age in the 11th century, the 'Abbãsid Caliphs had little political and virtually no military power. Featuring numerous photographs of artifacts and eight full color plates by Graham Turner, David Nicolle's book examines the recruitment, organization, weaponry and uniforms of the armies of the Caliphates from 862-1098.