A. C. S. Peacock

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Andrew Charles Spencer Peacock FSA FBA is a British historian and author. He specializes in the histories of the Seljuk Empire [1] and Ottoman Empire.

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Life

He was born and raised in Hampshire, England. He completed his PhD in Oriental Studies at the University of Cambridge. [2]

Career

He is currently a professor of history at the University of St. Andrews. [3] Peacock is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Fellow of the British Academy. [4]

Bibliography

His books include:

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