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This is something of a first. Instead of reviewing the books I want to focus on the author. David Morgan died in 2019 but left behind a significant body of work.
I first came across his book on Medieval Persia by chance last year when I was looking for books on the Arab Conquests. Purchased second hand, the first edition was both a bargain and a delight. With a clear, concise and approachable style the book dealt with all the rulers of post Arab Conquest Persia with aplomb.
As regular readers will have noticed, I am busy building an Arab Conquest army for Art de la Guerre (ADLG). However, not all of this project involves a paintbrush. I've also taken the opportunity to read a few books about the period. I knew next to nothing when I started.
So here are the four main history books that got me started; complete with brief, one paragraph type, reviews. Since this post was written, I've found a fifth book, and it is very different to the other four.
They are listed in my recommended reading order.
