From Cairo to Jerusalem and Beyond - (Hardcover)

About the Book

From Cairo to Jerusalem and Beyond is a collection of essays honoring historian Linda S. Northrup, featuring thirteen original contributions on history, historiography, science, and material culture. The contributions span the Crusader era to the early sixteenth century in Egypt and Syria.

Book Synopsis

From Cairo to Jerusalem and Beyond is a collection of essays dedicated to the esteemed Middle East historian Linda S. Northrup. It presents thirteen original contributions organized into four sections, authored by international scholars from diverse fields such as pre-modern history, architecture, and Middle Eastern studies. These contributions delve into areas of historical research that Linda Northrup has engaged with throughout her career. The first section examines Crusader-era historiography, the second focuses on the "Mamlūk" period, the third explores late medieval medical science, and the fourth investigates urban history and material culture. In essence, From Cairo to Jerusalem offers a significant scholarly contribution to the understanding of late medieval Islamic societies, spanning from the Crusades to the early sixteenth century.