State formation and the structure of politics in Mamluk Syro-Egypt, 648-741 A.H./1250-1340 C.E. (Mamluk Studies)

Winslow Williams Clifford ist einer der wenigen Historiker, die sich bisher auf der Basis von theoretischen Ansätzen der Geschichte und Kultur des sogenannten Mamlukensultanates (1250–1517) gewidmet haben. In diesem Band erscheint nun posthum seine 1995 an der University of Chicago eingereichte Dissertation. Durch die geschickte Benutzung gesellschaftstheoretischer Ansätze gelingt es Clifford, sehr überzeugend zu zeigen, dass der mamlukische Herrschaftsverbund – wie lange Zeit behauptet – keine statische »Orientalische Despotie« darstellte, sondern im Gegenteil eine sehr ausdifferenzierte Gesellschaft war. Sie fußte vor allem auf der Einhaltung eines komplexen Ordnungssystems, das sich während der Herrschaft der ersten Sultane etabliert hatte. Winslow Williams Clifford is one of the few historians so far who have addressed the history and culture of the so-called Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517) on the basis of theoretical models. This volume is a posthumous publication of his doctoral thesis, submitted in 1995 at the University of Chicago. Through his skillful application of social theory, Clifford succeeded in providing highly convincing evidence that the Mamluk Sultanate did not - as was maintained for a long time - constitute a static form of "oriental despotism" but was, rather, a highly differentiated society. It was primarily based on compliance with a complex system of order that had established itself during the rule of the first sultans. Winslow Williams Clifford is one of the few historians so far who have addressed the history and culture of the so-called Mamluk Sultanate (1250-1517) on the basis of theoretical models. This volume is a posthumous publication of his doctoral thesis, submitted in 1995 at the University of Chicago. Through his skillful application of social theory, Clifford succeeded in providing highly convincing evidence that the Mamluk rulers did not - as was maintained fo a long time - constitute a static form of "oriental despotism" but was, rather, a highly differentiated society. It was primarily based on compliance with a complex system of order that had established itself during the rule of the first sultans Biographical note: Prof. Dr. Stephan Conermann lehrt Islamwissenschaft am Institut für Orient- und Asienwissenschaften der Universität Bonn.; Introduction or preface: mit einem Vorwort von John Woods; Biographical note: Prof. Dr. Stephan Conermann teaches Islamic Studies at the Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies, University of Bonn The Problemation Of The Early Mamluk State -- The Search For Niẓām -- Baybars And The Foundation Of Niẓām -- Challenge And Restoration Of Niẓām -- Niẓām And The Operation Of Faction -- Al-naṣir Muhammad And The Rule Of Niẓām. Winslow Williams Clifford ; Edited By Stephan Conermann. Includes Bibliographical References.