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Saladin and the Saracens (Men-at-Arms Series, No. 171)
by Nicolle, David
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0850456827
- ISBN 13
- 9780850456820
- Seller
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About This Item
London: Osprey, 1986. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. McBride, Angus. First edition. Minor general wear. 1986 Soft Cover. 48 pp. Salah al Din Yusif ibn Ayyub, known to his Muslim contemporaries as al Nasi, 'The Victorious', and to an admiring Europe as Saladin, is the most famous single figure in the history of the Crusades, being even better known outside the English-speaking world than his Christian foe Richard the Lionheart. Traditionally portrayed as a quiet, deeply religious and even humble man, Saladin was a typical product of his day and his culture. This title shows how the societies and military systems that he and his successors led from defeat to eventual triumph were far more sophisticated than is generally realised, and brings vividly to life the history, organisation, arms and armour of Saladin and the Saracens.
Synopsis
David Nicolle was born in 1944 and was educated at Highgate School. For eight years he worked in the BBC Arabic Service. In 1971 he went 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. For some years he taught art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. David has written many Osprey titles, including Men-At-Arms 140 Armies of the Ottoman Turks, Men-At-Arms 320 Armies of the Caliphates 862–1098, and Campaign 43 Fornovo 1495.
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- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Muse Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2334575
- Title
- Saladin and the Saracens (Men-at-Arms Series, No. 171)
- Author
- Nicolle, David
- Illustrator
- McBride, Angus
- Format/Binding
- Soft Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0850456827
- ISBN 13
- 9780850456820
- Publisher
- Osprey
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1986
- Size
- 7x0x9
- Keywords
- MILITARY HISTORY MIDDLE EAST MIDDLE EASTERN SALADIN SARACENS CRUSADES
- X weight
- 10 oz
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About Yesterday's Muse Books
Yesterday's Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 15 years. We opened our first 'brick and mortar' storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has nearly 20 years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.
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