The Armies of the Caliphs: Military and Society in the Early Islamic State (Warfare and History) by Hugh Kennedy - 2001-08-26

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London: Routledge. Fair. 2001. Softcover. 0415250935 . Markings and highlighting throughout. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall .

London - New York: Routledge, 2001. 1st Paperback Edition. Soft cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Type: Book 229 pp., illustrated yelow cartonage bdg. with black titling on front baord and spine. the first major study of the relationship between army and society in the early Islamic period, and reveals the pivotal role of the military in politics. Through a thorough examination of recruitment, payment, weaponry and fortifications in the armies, The Armies of the Caliphs offers the most comprehensive view to date of how the early Muslim Empire grew to control so many people. Using Arabic chronicles, surviving documents, and archaeological evidence this book analyzes the military and the face of battle and offers a timely reassessment of the early Islamic State. AS NEW.Photo scan available upon request. Books sold to the USA are shipped USPS out of Champlain NY.

New. The Armies of the Caliphs is the first major study of the relationship between army and society in the early Islamic period, and reveals the pivotal role of the military in politics. Through a thorough examination of recruitment, payment, weaponry and fortifications in the armies, The Armies of the Caliphs offers the most comprehensive view to date of how the early Muslim Empire grew to control so many people. Using Arabic chronicles, surviving documents, and archaeological evidence, this book analyzes the military and the face of battle, and offers a timely reassessment of the early Islamic State.

Paperback / softback. New. The first major study of the relationship between army and society in the early Islamic period, which reveals the pivotal role of the military in politics and offers a timely reassessment of the early Islamic State.

Routledge, 2001. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 229 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches.

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Routledge, 2001. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 229 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches.