The Citadel of Cairo A New Interpretation of Royal Mamluk Architecture |
|
| Author:
| Rabbat, Nasser O. |
| Series title: | Islamic History and Civilization Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-10124-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1995 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
|
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $225.00 |
Book Description:
|
This study of the Citadel of Cairo reconstructs its architectural history within the urban context of Cairo and the wider framework of Ayyubid and Mamluk institutions, polity, society, and tastes and proposes new interpretations of the most significant elements in Mamluk royal architecture.
This study of the Citadel of Cairo reconstructs its architectural history within the urban context of Cairo and the wider framework of Ayyubid and Mamluk institutions, polity, society, and tastes and proposes new interpretations of the most significant elements in Mamluk royal architecture.