Few centuries in world history have had such a profound and long-lasting impact as the first hundred years of Islamic history. In this book, David Nicolle examines the extensive Islamic conquests between AD 632 and 750. These years saw the religion and culture of Islam erupt from the Arabian Peninsula and spread across an area far larger than that of the Roman Empire. The effects of this rapid expansion were to shape European affairs for centuries to come. This book examines the social and military history of the period, describing how and why the Islamic expansion was so successful.
Les mer
Examines the extensive Islamic conquests between AD 632 and 750. This book examines the social and military history of the period, describing how and why the Islamic expansion was so successful.

Introduction
Chronology
Background to war
Warring sides
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
Further reading

Les mer
A leading expert in Islamic history explores the rise and power of the ancient Islamic Empire, examining not only their military conquests but also the political and cultural impact that they had on the lands they conquered.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781846032738
Publisert
2009-05-10
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Osprey Publishing
Vekt
328 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Dybde
7 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
96

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Born in 1944, David Nicolle worked in the BBC's Arabic service for a number of years before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written numerous books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years.