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The Armies of the Caliphs: Military and Society in the Early Islamic State (Warfare and History)
The Armies of the Caliphs Military and Society in the Early Islamic State - Warfare and History Author:Hugh Kennedy Over the key period of 600-945, the Muslims developed a salaried, semi-professional army, dependent on the state for its livelihood. In this extraordinary survey, Kennedy shows how the army began to influence and eventually dominate the political system, and reflects on how the involvement of the military in Middle Eastern politics today has it... more »s origins in this period.« less