The Mamluks in Egyptian Politics and Society (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization) [Hardcover]

Thomas Philipp (Editor), Ulrich Haarmann (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0521591155 | ISBN-13: 978-0521591157

For over half a millennium the Mamluks wielded power over Egypt. During this time they formed a remarkable political, military and economic elite, ruling as sovereigns from 1250 to 1517 and, after the Ottoman conquest, regaining much of their former influence under Turkish supremacy. In this collection of essays, some of the most distinguished scholars in the field provide an accessible introduction to the structure of political power under the Mamluks and its economic foundations. The essays also offer a unique insight into the Mamluk households and their relationship with the indigenous Egyptian population.

Editorial Reviews

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"This volume offers a valuable assessment of current scholarship." Warren C. Schultz, Religious Studies Review

"Both Richards and Hearmann debate rather eloquently..." Leonor Fernandes, MESA Bulletin

"...this book will doubtlessly appeal to Mamluk specialists." Christopher S. Taylor, Journal of the American Oriental Society

"Scholars of the Mamluk and Ottoman periods in Egypt will certainly want to become familiar with this volume, and specialists in other fields are likely to find papers of interest to them. For historians of the sultanate in particular, this volume will serve as a means to map the contours of a rapidly expanding field of study." International Hournal of Middle East Studies

"Raymond's article showcase sopisticated technical analysis of residential patterns in Cairo...The collection is a superb glance back at the traditional social analysis that has brought the field of Mamluk Studies to the forefront of Islamic history" Mamluk Studies Review

Book Description

For over half a millenium the Mamluks wielded power over Egypt. During this time they formed a remarkable political, military and economic elite, ruling as sovereigns from 1250 to 1517 and, after the Ottoman conquest, regaining much of their former paramountcy under Turkish supremacy. In this collection of essays, some of the most distinguished scholars in the field provide an accessible introduction to the structure of political power under the Mamluks and its economic foundations. The essays also offer a unique insight into the Mamluk househaolds and their relationship with the indigenous Egyptian population.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 322 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (February 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521591155
• ISBN-13: 978-0521591157
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
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