Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Constantinople AD 717-18 : The Crucible of History
by Sheppard, Si
- Used
- as new
- Paperback
- Condition
- As New
- ISBN 10
- 1472836928
- ISBN 13
- 9781472836922
- Seller
-
Forestdale, Queensland, Australia
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Osprey Pub Co, 2020. New book, 96 pages, CAM347. The siege of Constantinople in AD 717-18 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 - 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?. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Turner, Graham. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Viceroy Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010236
- Title
- Constantinople AD 717-18 : The Crucible of History
- Author
- Sheppard, Si
- Illustrator
- Turner, Graham
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- ISBN 10
- 1472836928
- ISBN 13
- 9781472836922
- Publisher
- Osprey Pub Co
- Date Published
- 2020
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- CONSTANTINOPLE MEDIEVAL WARFARE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military History;
Terms of Sale
Viceroy Books
All prices are in Australian Dollars. All books are guaranteed to be "as described" and can be returned within 7 days of receipt for a full refund if not "as described".
About the Seller
Viceroy Books
Biblio member since 2006
Forestdale, Queensland
About Viceroy Books
We are an Online bookshop specialising in History, Military, and Miniature Modelling books, all at discount prices.