The Moors : The Islamic West 7th-15th Centuries AD (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
The high point of medieval Islamic expansion was the 700-year presence of the 'Moors' in Spain and Portugal. The Arab and Berber conquest was followed by the establishment of a richly distinct culture in Andalusia, where for a while Muslim and Christian co-operated as often as they fought. The rise and fall of successive Islamic dynasties brought new invaders, fragmentation and disunity; and the growing Christian kingdoms to the north eventually doomed the amirate of Granada, the last Moorish bastion, which fell to the Castilians in 1492. The colourful armies of Western Islam are described and illustrated here in fascinating detail.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
The Moors: The Islamic West 7th-15th Centuries AD (Men-at-Arms),David Nicolle,Angus Mcbride,Osprey Publishing,1855329646,Europe - Spain & Portugal,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Military - General,ASIA,Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 500 to c 1500,Europe,European history: c 500 to c 1500,History / Military / General,Holy war,Islamic countries,Modern period, c 1500 onwards,Special & elite forces
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