Exchange in the Mamluk Sultanate: Economic and Cultural (Association Pour La Promotion De L'histoire Et De L'archeologie Orientales. Memoires, 16)

This volume gathers seven essays selected from those presented at the Third Conference of the School of Mamluk Studies (Chicago, 2016), whose theme was "Exchange in the Mamluk Sultanate: Economic and Cultural". The act of exchanging one thing for another is ubiquitous in the history of all societies. It is found at all levels of commerce, from the local market to international trade, but it is not limited to economic matters. The aim of this conference was to explore acts of exchange in commerce but also in diplomatics, social and power relationships, and various other aspects of Mamluk society. Cover EXCHANGE IN THE MAMLUK SULTANATE Copyright CONTENTS FOREWORD LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES INTRODUCTION Bibliography BOYS LIKE GOLD COINS THE TRADE IN MAMLUKS FOR THE MAMLUK SULTANATE Bibliography CONCUBINES, DAUGHTERS, AND WIVES FAMILY TIES INSIDE THE ‘DYNASTY’ OF CIRCASSIAN SULTANS Conclusions Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Bibliography MAKERS ON-THE-MOVE MOBILITY AND EXCHANGE IN MAMLUK ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE Introduction Mechanisms of Exchange A Case Study: The Funerary Madrasa of Afrīdūn al-ʿAjamī in Damascus Conclusion Bibliography NEW INQUIRIES INTO ARTISTIC EXCHANGE AS SEEN IN MAMLUK AND ILKHANID ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PRODUCTION The Context of Artistic Exchanges between Mamluk and Ilkhanid Manuscript Production: The Circulation of Manuscripts and Craftsme The Manuscripts: Towards a Comprehensive Study Conclusion Appendix Archives Bibliography MAMLUK-TIMURID EMBASSY EXCHANGES AND THE GIFTING OF A MĀTURĪDĪ A HISTORICAL AND BIO-BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INQUIRY Introduction In Search of the 843 Copy of al-Māturīdī’s Researching the Mamluk Chronicles on Jaqmaq’s Reign Conclusion Bibliography THE PEN CASE ( AN OBJECT BETWEEN EVERYDAY PRACTICES AND MAMLUK COURTLY GIFT CULTURE Introduction Defining the The Interpretation of Q 68:1 and the Giving the Extant Objects (Materials, Inscriptions, Etc.) The as Represented in Mamluk Heraldry The Conclusion: A Note on Representation and Visibility Bibliography MAMLUK ACQUISITION OF HORSES AND SLAVES A COMPARATIVE APPROACH Appendix Illustrations Bibliography INDEX