Aristocratic Violence and Holy War

Aristocratic Violence and Holy WarThis book discusses the relationship between the idea of Holy War in early Islamic societies and the competition for resources and legitimacy among Muslims who lived on the Arab Byzantine frontier, providing a fresh perspective on the history of that region during the late Umayyad and early Abbasid periods.

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This book assesses the potential EU media regualtion provides for market growth and the protection of media pluralism

This comprehensive study of Eric Rohmer generously surveys the director’s five-decade career

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China’s Citizenship Challenge is a valuable contribution into the field of labour movement studies

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it will clarify the power of contextual drama as a beneficial learning medium for children and adults