The Age of Tamerlane

Dr David Nicolle, Angus McBride

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Osprey Publishing
20 May 2012

History; Asian history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500

Series: Men-at-Arms

Tamerlane or Timur-i-Lenk ('Timur the Lame') is one of the most extraordinary conquerors in history. In the late 14th century his armies seized huge territories from the borders of Mongolia to Palestine and Anatolia. His passage was marked by massacres that outdid even those of the Mongols for sheer savagery. Timur's career was unequalled since Alexander the Great in terms of constant battlefield success. Only in his youth, while recovering his family estates south of Samarqand, did he face occasional defeat. This title tells the remarkable story of Timur and details the organisation, tactics, arms and armour of his all-conquering army.

By: Dr David Nicolle
Illustrated by: Angus McBride
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 222
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 188g
ISBN: 9780850459494
ISBN 10: 0850459494
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr David Nicolle was born in 1944, the son of the illustrator Pat Nicolle. He worked in the BBC Arabic service before going 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. He later taught World and Islamic art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. He has written a number of books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years. He currently lives and works in Leicestershire.