Conflict and conquest in the Islamic world
Subtitle: a historical encyclopedia
By: Alexander Mikaberidze, editor
Publisher: ABC-CLIO; Brand: ABC-CLIO
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 1144
ISBN-13: 9781598843361; 9781598843378
Subjects: Politics and government; Military History; Encyclopedias
Description: Military-political conflict, and the resulting factionalism, shifts in leadership, and divergent belief systems, has been a constant and crucial part of the Islamic world. In order to fully grasp the cultural, social, or political aspects of Islam in the modern world, it is necessary to comprehend the rich tapestry of Islamic history from pre-Islamic times to the present, much of which involved armed conflict. This book provides hundreds of entries on wars, revolutions, sieges, institutions, leaders, armies, weapons, and other aspects of wars and military life, enabling readers to understand the complex role conflict has played in Islamic life throughout history and see how Islamic warfare has evolved over the centuries. This reference work covers not only the traditional Middle Eastern regions and countries but also provides relevant historical information regarding Islam in North Africa, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Oceania.
Notes: "Also available on the World Wide Web as an eBook"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.