Battle Of Talas

The Battle of Talas in Central Asia was the only occasion when Arab and Chinese armies would oppose one another. Explore... (more)

The Battle of Talas in Central Asia was the only occasion when Arab and Chinese armies would oppose one another. Explore the factors leading to the encounter, the lengthy battle that led to victory for the Abbasid Arabs, and the resulting spread of papermaking to the Middle East, an event with global impact. (less)