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Bezig met laden... Constantinople AD 717–18: The Crucible of History (Campaign)door Si Sheppard
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. NVHFJSU1 Not quite the usual campaign book; almost one-third of the book, the first third, is a survey of Byzantine history in the years leading up to the 717-718. That can be a bit familiar if you have other books in this series. A surprisingly small amount of the book is devoted to the actual siege itself, and I deduct points for going off on a bit of alt-history at the end. Worth a good read, but best for students of the era. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Onderdeel van de reeks(en)Osprey Campaign (347)
The siege of Constantinople in AD 717 o18 was the supreme crisis of Western civilization. The Byzantine Empire had been reeling under the onslaught of Arabic imperialism since the death of the Prophet, whilst Jihadist armies had detached Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and Carthage from imperial control and were in the process of imposing their ascendancy at sea. The Empire had been reduced to its Anatolian and Balkan heartland, and Arab incursions threatened even this o Arab naval forces had appeared under the walls of Constantinople every year from AD 674 to 678. But all this was only a prelude to the massive combined-arms invasion force that advanced on the capital in 717. This title offers a comprehensive study of the ensuing clash between the ascendant Caliphate and the Empire at bay. It details the forces available to each side, with their respective advantages and vulnerabilities, evaluating the leadership qualities of the rival commanders and assessing their strategic and tactical initiatives. It also accounts for the trajectory and outcome of the campaign and emphasises the fundamental significance of the struggle. By holding the line, the Byzantines gave Europe enough time to develop at its own pace and emerge strong enough to face down its Islamic counterpart on equal terms. If Constantinople had fallen in 717, could Europe have endured as an independent entity? Could Christianity have survived as major religion? What would the future course of world history have been? Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)949.618012History and Geography Europe Other parts Turkey and the Balkans Turkish Thrace; Istanbul IstanbulLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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