Saladin in Egypt
Leiden, Boston, Koln: Brill, 1999.
Hardcover. 9 3/4" X 6 1/2". xv, 214pp. Presents nicely in protective archival sleeved dust jacket. A hint of shelfwear to dust jacket. Bound in light teal cloth over boards, with upper board and spine lettered in gilt. Mild wear to binding, with faint scuffing to cloth. Binding is firm and sound. Pages are clean, bright, and unmarked.
ABOUT THIS BOOK:
The rise of Saladin to power in Egypt is a chapter of both Mediterranean and Islamic history. In the period covered by this study, the second half of the twelfth century, profound changes took place in the Eastern Mediterranean affecting the history of the region. The book is divided into two parts. The first deals with the rise of Saladin to power in Egypt (1169-1174) and offers a new interpretation for the demise of the Fatimid state. The second part deals with topics such as the formation of Saladin's army in Egypt, the creation of the navy and the role of the navy in the battle for Acre. The author also addresses topics such as the religious policies of Saladin in Egypt and his attitudes toward the non-Muslim communities. Series: The Medieval Mediterranean, Volume: 21. (Publisher). Very good + / very good +. Item #17519
ISBN: 9004112219
Price: $100.00