Blades travelled a long way

RobT · 3rd August 2006, 02:33 AM

Hi All,
There is a work of fiction by Michael Creighton that has Ibn Fadlin as its main character. The story is about the spy mission. Originally called "The Eaters of the Dead", it has been reprinted as "The 13th Warrior". I thought it was pretty good.
Sincerely,
RobT

Rivkin · 3rd August 2006, 05:01 AM

Thirteenth warrior is extremely loosely based on the mission. In the time the difference between trader, diplomat and spy was somewhat shady; he indeed was sent mostly to gather the information. However, large arab settlements have beeen established as far north as Tbilisi; Caucasus was involved in a 300 year long war between arab armies, khazars, alans and local caucasians up until the arrival of seljuks. It has made all the sence to them to investigate the northern territories, even though Khazars were already declining at this point.

3rd August 2006, 02:33 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 566	The 13th Warrior Hi All, There is a work of fiction by Michael Creighton that has Ibn Fadlin as its main character. The story is about the spy mission. Originally called "The Eaters of the Dead", it has been reprinted as "The 13th Warrior". I thought it was pretty good. Sincerely, RobT Last edited by RobT; 3rd August 2006 at 02:37 AM. Reason: additional info

3rd August 2006, 05:01 AM	#2
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	Thirteenth warrior is extremely loosely based on the mission. In the time the difference between trader, diplomat and spy was somewhat shady; he indeed was sent mostly to gather the information. However, large arab settlements have beeen established as far north as Tbilisi; Caucasus was involved in a 300 year long war between arab armies, khazars, alans and local caucasians up until the arrival of seljuks. It has made all the sence to them to investigate the northern territories, even though Khazars were already declining at this point.