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Photo of THE KNIGHTS OF ISLAM: THE WARS OF THE MAMLUKS written by Waterson, James published by Greenhill Books (STOCK CODE: 1828159) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

THE KNIGHTS OF ISLAM: THE WARS OF THE MAMLUKS

by James Waterson

Published by Greenhill Books. 1st. 2007

Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper. This book sheds light on the deadly conflict between Christendom and Islam; analyses the Mamluk-Mongol War and the reasons for the Mamluks' eventual victory; explores the distinctive military society of the Mamluks. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos.

A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper has a crease to lower front edge, has teh remains of a price-label to rear panel and is scuffed.

ISBN: 9781853677342
Stock no. 1828159

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Contents

List of Maps and Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Foreword by John Man
Key Events Timeline
The Sultans and Khans
A Note on Transliteration, Titles and Dates
Maps
1 Strangers from a Strange Land: The Mamluk Enigma
2 Under Siege: Steppe People and Crusaders
3 To Power: The Birth of the Mamluk Sultanas
4 Prester John Cometh: The Mongol War Begins
5 Bloodless Battles and Bloody Drills: Building the War Machine
6 Dubious Allies and Untrustworthy Friends: Baybar's Last Campaigns
7 The Pattern of Power: The Kalavunids
8 Triumph and Discord: The End of Outremer
9 Victory and New Enemies: The End of the Ilkhanate
10 Enemies Without and Within: The Rise of the Ottomans and Tamerlane
11 Riding with the Ghosts of the Past: The Dynasty Falls
Epilogue: The Devil's Tricks: The Fate of the Mamluks
Bibliography
Index

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