732: The Battle of Tours. Epic Battles of History

In 732, Frankish and Umayyad forces met somewhere between Tours and Poitiers in a battle that later came to be seen as a significant moment in early medieval European history.732: The Battle of Tours presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the campaign developed, why the two sides came to fight, and how the outcome influenced the balance of power in western Europe during the eighth century.
The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the rise of the Frankish kingdoms under Charles Martel and the expansion of Umayyad authority into western Europe. It also considers how the battle was remembered in later centuries and why it became associated with wider debates about the early medieval world. Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in: early medieval European history the Frankish kingdoms the Umayyad Caliphate major battles of the early Middle Ages Balanced and straightforward in approach, this book offers an introduction to one of the most discussed encounters of the eighth century and its place in the long transformation of post Roman Europe.