Western vs. Eastern Way of War in the Late Medieval Near East: An Unsuitable Paradigm: A Review Essay of David Nicolle's Late Mamlūk Military Equipment

Key Points

• The essay aims to critique the traditional paradigms of Western and Eastern military approaches during the late medieval period in the Near East.
• Review of David Nicolle's work on Late Mamlūk military equipment
• Analysis of the historical context of the Mamlūk Sultanate from 1250 to 1517
• Comparative evaluation of military practices in Eastern and Western warfare
• Challenges the appropriateness of the Western vs. Eastern paradigm in understanding Mamlūk warfare
• Highlights the unique characteristics of Mamlūk military equipment and tactics
• Suggests a more nuanced approach to studying military history in the context of the Mamlūk Sultanate