The Armies of the Caliphs

Military and Society in the Early Islamic State

Auteurs

• Hugh Kennedy

Paramètres

• Pages: 252 pages
• Temps de lecture: 9 heures

• Esotérisme et religion
• Fiction
• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Religion

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Focusing on the military's influence in early Islamic society, this study explores the critical relationship between army and politics. It delves into aspects like recruitment, payment, weaponry, and fortifications to illustrate how the early Muslim Empire expanded its control. Utilizing Arabic chronicles, historical documents, and archaeological findings, the book provides a detailed analysis of military strategies and the dynamics of warfare, offering a fresh perspective on the formation of the early Islamic State.

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• Année de publication: 2001
• Reliure: (rigide)