ISBN: 1855327708
Author: David Nicolle; Graham Turner (illustrator)
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (November 1998)
Pages: 48 Binding: Paperback
Description from the publisher:
Some historians divide history into periods dominated by one civilization. Greece, Rome, India, China, Western Europe and North America have all had their moment in the sun, but from the 8th to 11th centuries the Islamic world led the way. With numerous illustrations and photographs, including eight attractive full page color plates by Graham Turner, this worthy addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series by David Nicolle examines the recruitment, organization, weaponry, costume and uniforms of the armies of the Caliphates from 862-1098.
Contents
Introduction Heartlands and Frontiers Recruitment Organization Weaponry Costume and Uniforms Tactics Naval Warfare Africa Further Reading The Plates