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The Mamluks in Egyptian Politics and Society (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization) Book

In this 2008 book, distinguished scholars provide an accessible introduction to the structure of political power under the Mamluks and its economic foundations.Read More

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    Thomas Philipp (Editor), Ulrich Haarmann (Editor)

  • 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.

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    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.

  • 0521591155
  • 9780521591157
  • 12 February 1998
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 320
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