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The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632–750

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The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632–750 by Dr David Nicolle offers a detailed exploration of the rapid expansion of Islam across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. It delves into the military strategies, cultural transformations, and key battles that characterised this dynamic period, shedding light on how these conquests shaped a new era in world history. Designed for history enthusiasts, the book provides insights into the forces that drove this sweeping transformation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the early expansion of Islamic empires and their profound impact on world history. Written by Dr David Nicolle, who is renowned for his expertise in military history, the book offers an engaging exploration of key battles, tactics, and the political dynamics that shaped this transformative period.

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The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632–750

A leading expert in Islamic history explores the rise and power of the ancient Islamic Empire, examining not only their military conquests but also the political and cultural impact that they had on the lands they conquered.

A leading expert in Islamic history explores the rise and power of the ancient Islamic Empire, examining not only their military conquests but also the political and cultural impact that they had on the lands they conquered.

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Few centuries in world history have had such a profound and long-lasting impact as the first hundred years of Islamic history.

In this book, David Nicolle examines the extensive Islamic conquests between AD 632 and 750. These years saw the religion and culture of Islam erupt from the Arabian Peninsula and spread across an area far larger than that of the Roman Empire. The effects of this rapid expansion were to shape European affairs for centuries to come.

The Great Islamic Conquests AD 632–750 examines the social and military history of the period, describing how and why the Islamic expansion was so successful.

Series: Essential Histories

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846032738

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 17 b/w; 48 col

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 328g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Born in 1944, David Nicolle worked in the BBC's Arabic service for a number of years before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written numerous books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years.

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