How did a small beylicate in Western Anatolia rise to such a position of power? In what ways did it distinguish itself from other medieval Islamic dynasties?
When many Westerners think of the medieval Middle East, the first thing that springs to mind is the Crusades. From a Eurasian perspective, however, one could argue that the Mongol conquests were of much greater and more long-lasting significance. Which of the two do you think had a greater influence on the Middle East? In […]