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Copyright(C)
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byDaniel
Pipes.
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Pipes,
Daniel,1949-
SlavesoldiersandIslam.
"Basedonadoctoral
dissertationsubmittedin
May 1978 toHarvard
University."
Bibliography:p.
Includesindex.
- Islamic
Empire--Armed
Forces--Recruiting,
enlistment,etc. 2. Armies--Islamic
Empire.
- Soldiers--Islamic
Empire.
4.
Slavery
andIslam.
- Slavery
inthe
Islamic
Empire.
I. Title.
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