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Saracen Faris 1050-1250

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Type: Softcover

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

Last Stocked on 9/28/2022

Product Info

Title
Saracen Faris 1050-1250
Publisher
Category
Author
David Nicole, Christa Hook
Publish Year
1994
Pages
64
Dimensions
9x11x.75"
NKG Part #
2147564858
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR010
Type
Softcover

Description

In the Middle East, not only were the 12th and 13th centuries punctuated by European Crusades but, even more significantly, the mid-11th century saw the invasion of the Saljuq Turks and the mid-13th century witnessed a devastating Mongol assault. Crucial to the Middle Eastern forces involved was the professional cavalryman, known as a faris or 'horseman'. A faris' training was far more wide-ranging than that of a contemporary European knight, including the use of horse-archery and the ability to fight on foot as well as general horsemanship and the use of the lance and sword. David Nicolle's text presents a detailed view of these fascinating and versatile warriors.