The Mamluks 1250-1517

Informationen zum Autor David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades. Klappentext In Europe the Mamluks of Egypt are remembered as so-called 'Slave Kings' who drove out the Crusaders from the Holy Land; but they were far more than that. Though its frontiers barely changed, the Mamluk Sultanate remained a 'great power' for two and a half centuries. Its armies were the culmination of a military tradition stretching back to the 8th century, and provided a model for the early Ottoman Empire, whose own armies reached the gates of Vienna only twelve years after the Mamluks were overthrown. This absorbing text by David Nicolle explores the organisation and tactics of these fascinating people. Zusammenfassung In Europe the Mamluks of Egypt are remembered as so-called 'Slave Kings' who drove out the Crusaders from the Holy Land; but they were far more than that. Though its frontiers barely changed, the Mamluk Sultanate remained a 'great power' for two and a half centuries. Its armies were the culmination of a military tradition stretching back to the 8th century, and provided a model for the early Ottoman Empire, whose own armies reached the gates of Vienna only twelve years after the Mamluks were overthrown. This absorbing text by David Nicolle explores the organisation and tactics of these fascinating people. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · The Mamluk Army · Clothing and Insignia · Tactics · Army Organisation · Siege Warfare · The Plates

Product details

• Authors: David Nicolle
• Assisted by: Angus McBride (Illustration), McBride Angus (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.07.1993
• EAN: 9781855323148
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-314-8
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 242 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Egypt, Syria, Warfare & defence, c 1000 CE to c 1500, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Military institutions, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces, HISTORY / Military / Uniforms, Military uniforms / insignia