The Breaking of a Thousand Swords: A History of the Turkish Military of Samarra (A.H. 200-275/815-889 C.E.)

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Focusing on the Samarran Turks, this book explores their complex history within the early medieval Islamic world. It details their initial encounters as non-Muslim outsiders with the sophisticated urban culture of Baghdad and their subsequent integration into Islamic traditions. The narrative examines their settlement through land grants and official roles, the influence of military and socio-political hierarchies, and the development of a patronage network, highlighting the emergence of factionalism within the community.