Nomadic Conquests
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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Nomadic Conquests explores how nomadic societies, like the Bedouins and Mongols, reshaped the Middle East's political and military landscape. It challenges the traditional view of nomads as mere raiders, presenting them as active agents of change. The book reveals that the Bedouins' tribal structures and military prowess were instrumental in the rapid expansion of early Islamic caliphates and highlights the Mongols' innovative military tactics, such as their adept use of cavalry, which significantly impacted existing political structures like the Abbasid Caliphate. The book examines the historical context of nomadic life, from social organization to military capabilities, emphasizing environmental factors that influenced their interactions with settled societies. Nomadic Conquests progresses through three sections, starting with the Bedouin influence on early Islamic conquests, then moves onto the Mongol invasions, and concludes with the long-term consequences of nomadic rule, including cultural exchange and the diffusion of military technologies. It adopts an analytical approach, drawing from primary and secondary sources to offer a balanced and accessible overview of this critical period in world history.
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