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FOR076: Saracen Strongholds AD 630–1050

FOR076: Saracen Strongholds AD 630–1050

SKU: 9781846031151

Price: $20.90AUD inc. GST

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Author
David Nicolle

Author
Adam Hook

About this book
The Islamic world drew upon a myriad of pre-existing styles of fortification, taking Romano-Byzantine, Indian and Chinese ideas to create a highly effective and sophisticated hybrid fortification that was both new and distinctive. This book examines early Saracen fortifications, covering their historical background, socio-political circumstances, and their role in protecting industry, trade and the frontiers of the Islamic world. From the mayyad 'castles in the desert' of Jordan and Syria to the 'Round City of Baghdad' and the great gates of Cairo, this book provides an insight into the majesty of the Saracen forts, illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and cutaways, together with photographs of period engravings and images of the sites today.

Contents
Introduction · Chronology · Design and development · The principles of defence · Tour of the sites · The living sites · The sites at war · Aftermath · The sites today · Bibliography · Glossary · Index

Paperback; June 2008; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781846031151