Publication

1994 - E.J. Brill, Leiden

Language

German

Word Count

106,000 words, Guess

Page Count

424 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing8731185
  • Goodreads2120688

Classifications

  • DDC909/.09767102
  • LCCDS38.7 .H45 1994

Description

The end of the Abbasid caliphate in Baghdad during the Mongol wars of the 13th century was one of the decisive events of Islamic history. Das Aleppiner Kalifat (AD 1261) deals with the fate of the institution from the Mongol sack of Baghdad through the short-lived Aleppine caliphate to its restoration, in Mamluk Cairo. The often parallel developments and motivations of the historical figures are analyzed step-by-step. The author explores the relations between the events, revealing the contingent character of the restoration. The key for the new interpretation is the Aleppine caliphate. Emphasis is given to the changing patterns of legitimization and of representation of political power. An extensive political chronography and a detailed numismatic corpus for all major towns in the regions (Egypt, Syria, Northern Mesopotamia, Iraq) and period concerned (1257-1262) serve as reference.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Islamic history and civilization.

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