Routledge Mamluks and Crusaders: Men of the Sword and Pen

Explore the complex history of the Middle East during the late Middle Ages with Mamluks and Crusaders: Men of the Sword and Men of the Pen. Published by Routledge as part of the Variorum Collected Studies, this volume provides a deep look into Middle Eastern history and society through a series of scholarly studies. Drawing primarily from medieval Arabic sources, the text examines the direct confrontations between the Mamluk and Crusader forces. Beyond military conflict, the collection offers insights into the social and cultural structures of Egypt and Syria from the 13th to the early 16th centuries. Readers can study specific historical elements such as Crusader feudalism, Mamluk iqta', and the evolution of currency used by both groups. This collection is an essential resource for those studying the final years of the Crusader states, Mamluk faction fighting, and the broader societal shifts of the era. It serves as a comprehensive academic tool for understanding the people who shaped this period of history.