Khazars: A Judeo-Turkish Empire on the Steppes, 7th-11th Centuries AD

The Khazars were a Turkic people who dominated southeastern Europe and the western reaches of the Central Asian steppes, creating the largest Jewish-ruled state in world history. They were significant allies of the Byzantine Empire and achieved a remarkable level of metal-working technology.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 48 pages
\n Publication date: 24 January 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Khazars, a prominent Turkic people in European history, exerted significant influence over vast regions of southeastern Europe and the western reaches of the Central Asian steppes from the 4th to the 11th centuries AD. What sets them apart is the conversion of their aristocratic and military elites to Judaism, resulting in the creation of the largest Jewish-ruled state in global history. Their strategic alliance with the Byzantine Empire played a pivotal role in halting the expansion of Islam north of the Caucasus Mountains for several centuries. Additionally, the Khazars achieved remarkable advancements in metal-working technology, and their military elite wore iron plate armor that remained uncommon in Western Europe until the 14th century. The Khazar state laid the groundwork for medieval Russia and modern Ukraine. This captivating book, adorned with detailed color plates, delves into the armies, organization, armor, weapons, and fortifications of the Khazars, offering a profound insight into their remarkable civilization.

\n Weight: 174g\n
Dimension: 244 x 178 x 5 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472830135\n \n