Episoade 7
Janissaries: An Army of Slaves
Originally captured Christian slaves, the Janissaries became some of the most feared troops of the Muslim world.
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The hordes that swept across Europe were more than just wild tribesmen - they were a highly trained and disciplined army of conquerors.
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These Christian warrior-monks were sworn to a life of poverty and chastity - as well as one of ridding the Holy Land of all Muslims.
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Just the name was enough to strike fear into the hearts of Europeans and the wide-ranging trail of these fierce pagan raiders was littered with cruel violence.
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The clans of the Scottish highlands were hardy people and the men fought hard to maintain their independence from all comers.
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The ancient Irish were part of a highly sophisticated society that bred musicians, farmers, druids and brave warriors.
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The Mauryan army of India would have been a heart-stopping sight for enemies as it numbered more than 600,000 men, 30,000 cavalry and 9000 elephants.
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