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Saladin in Egypt /

Lev, Ya'acov,

Saladin in Egypt / Ya'acov Lev. - 1 online resource. - The Medieval Mediterranean ; 21 . - The Medieval Mediterranean ; 21. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. The Sources -- 2. Saladin in Egypt, 1169-1174 -- 3. The Consolidation of Saladin's Rule -- 4. The Army -- 5. The Navy -- 6. The Non-Muslim Communities -- Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Index.

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.

9789004476806 9789004112216

10.1163/9789004476806 DOI


Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, 1137-1193.

DT95.8

962/.02/092