Road To Manzikert: Byzantine And Islamic Warfare 527-1071 Joshua B Allfree Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

In August 1071 The Byzantine Emperor Romanus Iv Diogenese Led Out A Powerful Army An Attempt To Roll Back Seljuk Turkish Incursions Into Anatolian Heartland Of Empire Outmanoeuvred By Sultan Alp Arslan Was Forced Give Battle With Only Half His Troops Near Manzikert End That Fateful Day Much Dead Rest Scattered Flight And Himself Captive As Result Heart Torn It Critically Weakened While Power Expanded Rapidly Eventually Leading Appeals For Help From Western Europe Thus Prompting First Crusade This Book Sets Context Military History Islamic World (Arab Turkish) Up Pivotal Engagement At Special Emphasis On Origins Course Outcome Composition Weapons Tactics Very Different Opposing Armies Are Analysed Final Chapter Is Dedicated Assessing Impact Empire\ S Strategic Position Anatolia Battle\ Role Causus Belli Crusades Dozens Maps Diagrams Support Clear Text Σελίδες: 224 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm