KULTURELE IDENTITEIT/CULTURAL IDENTITY
The World Between the Lines: The Fortress Where Lions Dwell — Abu'l-Fazl Beyhaqi and the Illusion of Easy Victory, Joan Swart
Abu'l-Fazl Beyhaqi’s eleventh-century history offers enduring lessons in military strategy, from the dangers of overconfidence and misjudging an adversary to the importance of logistics, adaptation and sound decision-making. Through Beyhaqi’s account of military setbacks and strategic decline, this article explores why historical insights remain relevant to understanding the challenges of warfare today.