Poitiers AD 732: Charles Martel Turns the Islamic Tide
(Part of the Osprey Campaign (#190) Series and Osprey Campaign (#190) Series)
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In the early decades of the 8th century AD, Islamic forces were flooding into Europe through the Iberian peninsula, threatening Frankish and Burgundian territory and raiding it with ever-increasing ferocity. At the battle of Poitiers, also known as Tours, Christian forces under the Frankish leader Charles Martel "The Hammer" (grandfather of Charlemagne) confronted a massive invading Islamic army. The Franks were victorious, effectively halting the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:184603230X
ISBN13:9781846032301
Release Date:February 2008
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.3" x 9.8"
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