Slavery in the Islamic Middle East
Slavery, recognized and regulated by Islamic law, was an integral part of Muslim societies in the Middle East well into modern times. Recruited from the Abode of War by means of trade or warfare, slaves began their lives in the Islamic world as deracinated outsiders, described by Muslim jurists as being in a state like death, awaiting resurrection and rebirth through manumission. Many of these slaves were manumitted and some rose to prominence as soldiers and political leaders. Others were not so fortunate. Slaves of African origin, in partidcular, were often condemned to lives of menial labor. This volume examines the institution of slavery…
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Weitere Autoren: Collins, Robert O. / Ayalon, David
- ISBN: 978-1-55876-169-8
- EAN: 9781558761698
- Produktnummer: 15996826
- Verlag: Markus Weiner Publ (Nj)
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
- Seitenangabe: 128 S.
- Masse: H22.9 cm x B15.2 cm x D0.7 cm 198 g
- Auflage: New
- Gewicht: 198
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