Saracen strongholds AD 630-1000 : the Middle East and Central Asia

Author(s)

• Nicolle, David,
• Hook, Adam

Bibliographic Information

Saracen strongholds AD 630-1000 : the Middle East and Central Asia

David Nicolle ; illustrated by Adam Hook

（Fortress, 76）

Osprey, 2008

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

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Details

• NCID: BB08098451
• ISBN:
  • 9781846031151
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oxford
• Pages/Volumes: 64 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : DS62.25
  • DC22 : 623.195609021
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Fortification -- Middle East -- History
  • LCSH : Islamic architecture
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA69828357