Early Mamluk Diplomacy (1260-1290): Treaties of Baybars and Qal W N with Christian Rulers

by P.M. Holt

"Early Mamluk Diplomacy" is based on treaties between the Mamluk sultans of Egypt, Baybars (1260-77) and Qal w n (1279-90), and Christian rulers. The General Introduction describes the Arabic literary sources in which these treaties have been transmitted. Their status under Islamic law is examined, followed by a description of negotiation procedures, and an account of diplomatic relations with the Christian powers. Three treaties are with the military...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004102469
• ISBN13: 9789004102460
• Release Date: July 1995
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 161 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.7"