The breaking of a thousand swords : a history of the Turkish military of Samarra, A.H. 200-275/815-889 C.E. / Matthew S. Gordon.
Author
Series
Published
- Albany : State University of New York Press c2001
Physical description
xx, 303 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
ISBN
- 0791447952 (hbk.)
- 9780791447956 (hbk.)
- 0791447960 (pbk.)
- 9780791447963 (pbk.)
Notes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-291) and index.
Contents
- 1. The Initial Period. The Appearance of the Guard. Al-Ma'mun: The Consolidation of Authority. Conclusion -- 2. The Settlement at Samarra. Al-Mu'tasim and the Departure from Baghdad. The Settlement at Samarra -- 3. The Samarran Political Arena. The Influence of the Turkish Leadership. The Onset of Anarchy -- 4. The Exercise of Authority. The Sources of Influence. The Reaction to Turkish Authority. Conclusion -- A Waning Presence -- App. A. Retainer Forces in Early Islamic History -- App. B. Notable Families of Turkish Origin.
Subject
- Oghuz (Turkic people) Iraq Sāmarrāʼ History.
- Oghuz (Turkic people) Islamic Empire.
- Soldiers Islamic Empire.
- Oghuz (Turkic people) Iraq Sāmarrāʾ History.
- Oghuz (Turkic people) Iraq Sāmarrā History.
- Oghuz (Turkic people) Islamic Empire.
- Soldiers Islamic Empire.
- Sāmarrāʼ (Iraq) History.
- Islamic Empire History 750-1258.
- Islamic Empire History, Military.
- Sāmarrāʼ (Iraq) History.
- Sāmarrā (Iraq) History.
- Islamic Empire History 750-1258.
- Islamic Empire History, Military.
Genre
- Bibliography
- Illustrated
- text
Language
- English
Summary
- It considers: the encounter of the Turks as rough, non-Muslim outsiders, with the sedentary, urbane world of Baghdad: the closely related encounter of the Turks with the Islamic tradition in its urban, scholarly guise; the settlement of the Turks, in Baghdad then in Samarra, through the use of land grants and appointments of office; the impact upon the affairs of the Turkish community of not only a military ranking but of a socio-political hierarchy as well; the construction by the Turkish elite of an elaborate network of patronage and support, both within urban Iraq and throughtout the provinces (Egypt in particular): and the emergence, and impact, of factionalism within the community."--BOOK JACKET.
Holding libraries
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| Location of copy | Shelfmark | Online location | Holdings Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aga Khan Library, London: Main reading room | DS79.9 .S3 G67 2001 | ||
| University of Birmingham Libraries: Main Library | |||
| British Library: General Reference Collection, St Pancras Reading Rooms | YC.2002.a.13412 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: University Library: North Front 6 follow signs to North Staircase, Sixth Floor | 636:25.c.200.12 | ||
| University of Cambridge Libraries: Seeley Historical Library: Main Library | DS79.9.S3 G67 2001 | ||
| University of Edinburgh Libraries: Main Library (STANDARD LOAN) - 2nd floor | DS79.9.S3 Gor. | ||
| University of Exeter Library: Forum Library | 956.014 GOR | ||
| University of Nottingham Libraries: Hallward Library | |||
| University of Oxford Libraries: St Catherine's College Library | 956.1 GOR | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: Bodleian History Faculty Library: Upper Gladstone Link | DS79.9.S3 GOR 2001 | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: Harris Manchester College Library: Tate Library, Library of Congress Classification | DS79.9.S3 GOR 2001 | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: Islamic Studies Library | DS38.3 GOR 2001 | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: Oriental Institute: Nizami Ganjavi Library | DS79.9.S3 GOR 2001 | ||
| University of Oxford Libraries: St Peter's College Library: Main Library | OLH NUC QH [gor] | ||
| SOAS Library, University of London: Main Library | NQ956.702 /859862 | ||
| University of St Andrews Library: Main Library | DS79.9S3G7 | ||
| University of York Libraries: University Library: Morrell - Ordinary | Q 56.7 GOR |