A critical edition of an unknown source for the life of Al-Malik Al-Zahir Baibars, with introduction, translation, and notes
Egypt and Syria were in the hands of the Abi Princes among whom was al-Sälih Ayyub the ruler of Egypt. His death in 121.9 A. D. brought about a situation in which his mamluks, (elite guard of slave origin) assumed power. Although Baibars was not the first of this group to become head of state, his g...
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SOAS, University of London
1960
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