Talk

The House of War: The Struggle Between Christendom and the Caliphate

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Location:
National Army Museum (Foyle 1)

Date & time:
Wednesday 25 Sep 2024, 2:00pm

Price:
£12.00

A powerful new history detailing the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1,300 years of the Muslim Caliphate.

About the event

Join Simon Mayall as he transports you from Caliph Umar’s capture of the holy city of Jerusalem in the 7th century to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the wake of the First World War, focusing on some of the most significant clashes of arms in human history.

Discover the story of this 1,300-year struggle for political, military, ideological, economic and religious supremacy between Christian popes, emperors and kings and Muslim caliphs and sultans.

About the speaker

Simon Mayall is a former general in the British Army, and an acknowledged expert on the history of the Middle East and the Crusades. Much of his 40-year professional career was focused on the Middle East, and he has strong family and academic interests in the region. His last appointments were as the British Government’s Defence Senior Adviser for the Middle East, and the Prime Minister’s Security Envoy to Iraq and the Kurdish Region. He is currently the Chair of the National Army Museum.

FAQs

Is the National Army Museum accessible?

Yes, the National Army Museum is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch at info@nam.ac.uk or call 020 7730 0717,

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.

Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.

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