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.

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.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / Sami G. Massoud -- Introduction / Sami G. Massoud -- Chapter One. The Revolt Against Al-Ashraf Sha’Ban And Its Aftermath: The Annal Of The Year 778/1376–7 / Sami G. Massoud -- Chapter Two. The Mintashi Rebellion And The Military And Political Crises In Syria: The Annal Of The Year 793/1390–1 / Sami G. Massoud -- 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 / Sami G. Massoud -- Conclusion / Sami G. Massoud -- Appendices / Sami G. Massoud -- General Remarks / Sami G. Massoud -- The Sources / Sami G. Massoud -- Appendix To Chapter One / Sami G. Massoud -- Appendix To Chapter Two / Sami G. Massoud -- Appendix To Chapter Three / Sami G. Massoud -- Bibliography / Sami G. Massoud -- Indices / Sami G. Massoud.