What Became Of The Mamelukes?
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Mary Cathcart Boren
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wheaton - Pergamon Group, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
In this compelling work of historical non-fiction, Mary Cathcart Boren meticulously chronicles the dramatic and often tragic fate of the Mamelukes, the formidable warrior class that shaped the political landscape of Egypt for centuries. The narrative details their origins as slave soldiers, their rise to power, and their eventual decline and eradication under the Ottoman Empire. Boren presents a vivid account of their military prowess, their complex social structures, and the political machinations that ultimately led to their demise. This scholarly yet accessible text offers a profound insight into a pivotal period of Middle Eastern history, appealing to readers interested in military history, Islamic studies, and the dynamics of power and empire.
Author: Mary Cathcart Boren
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wheaton - Pergamon Group, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
In this compelling work of historical non-fiction, Mary Cathcart Boren meticulously chronicles the dramatic and often tragic fate of the Mamelukes, the formidable warrior class that shaped the political landscape of Egypt for centuries. The narrative details their origins as slave soldiers, their rise to power, and their eventual decline and eradication under the Ottoman Empire. Boren presents a vivid account of their military prowess, their complex social structures, and the political machinations that ultimately led to their demise. This scholarly yet accessible text offers a profound insight into a pivotal period of Middle Eastern history, appealing to readers interested in military history, Islamic studies, and the dynamics of power and empire.