This course introduces cadets to a variety of issues affecting the nature and conduct of war in the geographic and cultural region bounded by Turco-Arabic languages. A special emphasis is to understand the utility of warfare in a specific social context, that of evolving Turco-Arabic methods of governance, military institutions, and military operations from the time of Muhammad to the Treaty of Karlowitz. Significant military issues in this geographically, demographically, ethnically, and culturally diverse region are explored to gain historical perspective into the various social, political, and religious legitimacies groups of people have exploited in the quest to dominate Islamicate civilizations from 600-1700 CE.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
A research paper of at least 1500 words; compensatory time provided.
