The Janissaries comprised an ???lite corps in the service of the Ottoman Empire. It was composed of war captives and Christian youths pressed into service; all of whom were converted to Islam and trained under the strictest discipline. In many ways, Jannisaries reflected Ottoman society, which was itself dominated by a military elite and where there was much greater social mobility than in Europe. On top of this, the Turks looked upon Europe much as the early Americans viewed the Western Frontier - as a land of adventure, ...
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The Janissaries comprised an ???lite corps in the service of the Ottoman Empire. It was composed of war captives and Christian youths pressed into service; all of whom were converted to Islam and trained under the strictest discipline. In many ways, Jannisaries reflected Ottoman society, which was itself dominated by a military elite and where there was much greater social mobility than in Europe. On top of this, the Turks looked upon Europe much as the early Americans viewed the Western Frontier - as a land of adventure, mission and opportunity. David Nicolle examines the history, organisation, weapons and uniforms of these ???lite Turkish troops.
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Fair. 64p. Ex-library. A thin softcover book in excellent reading condition. Label on spine; stamps, call number, and card pocket inside. Otherwise clean and tight. Osprey's ELITE series #58, illustrated by Christa Hook.
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Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 185532413X. A clean tight copy from a meticulous collector. Previous retail price sticker, light shelf and edge wear, and possible light yellowing to glossy card covers which is typical for this series.