The Breaking of a Thousand Swords: A History of the Turkish Military of Samarra (A.H. 200–275/815–889 C.E.). By Matthew S. Gordon. SUNY Series in Medieval Middle East History. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2001. Pp. xx + 303. $26.95.
2002 ◽
Vol 36
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pp. 84-85