The Battle of Tours : The Turning Point in the Struggle Against Islam

• Date de parution : 26/04/2016
• Editeur : 50minutes.com
• EAN : 9782806273130
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 40
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Histoire
• Thème : Histoire de l'Europe
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Tours in next to no time with this concise guide.

50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Tours. In the year 732, Christian Frankish and Burgundian troops under Charles Martel clashed with soldiers from the Muslim Umayyad Caliphate. The Frankish victory turned back the Muslim advance into Europe and ensured that Christianity remained the major religion of Europe, in this way shaping the course of history in the region for centuries to come.

In just 50 minutes you will:

-Understand the historical context that led to the outbreak of the conflict

-Identify the main leaders and forces that took part in the conflict

-Analyse the outcome of the battle and its impact on the course of European history

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