The chronicles and annalistic sources of the early Mamluk Circassian period / by Sami G. Massoud.

• Superior document: Islamic history and civilization, v. 67
• Author: Massoud, Sami G.
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Series: Islamic history and civilization ; v. 67.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (491 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.
• Other title: Preliminary Material /; Introduction /; Chapter One. The Revolt Against Al-Ashraf Sha’Ban And Its Aftermath: The Annal Of The Year 778/1376–7 /; Chapter Two. The Mintashi Rebellion And The Military And Political Crises In Syria: The Annal Of The Year 793/1390–1 /; Chapter Three. Unfinished Business In Syria And The Rebellions Of Jakam And Nawruz Al-Hafizi In Egypt: The Annal Of The Year 804/1401–2 /; Conclusion /; Appendices /; General Remarks /; The Sources /; Appendix To Chapter One /; Appendix To Chapter Two /; Appendix To Chapter Three /; Bibliography /; Indices /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [437]-445) and indexes.
• ISBN: 1281920940; 9786611920944; 9047419790
• ISSN: 0929-2403
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: by Sami G. Massoud.

The historiography of the Early Mamluk Circassian period is prolific but has not yet received proper scholarly attention. For the first time, this study examines in a comprehensive manner the key sources for the reign of al-Zāhir Barqūq (784-91, 792-801/1382-9, 1390-9) in terms of their originality and importance. By means of a systematic analysis of the annals of three different years, it provides a critical evaluation of published and manuscript primary sources, identifies the nature of the interdependence amongst authors, and sheds new light on the craft of historical writing. This book fills a critical gap in the scholarship on Mamluk historiography. The author not only assesses the production of well-known historians (Ibn Khaldūn, Ibn al-Furāt, al-Maqrīzī, Ibn Taghrībirdī, et cetera), but also studies pivotal authors (Ibn Duqmâq, Ibn Hijjī, et cetera) whose works has been up until now either ignored or unknown.