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Adam Sabra explores poverty and charity in medieval Islamic society. Thus he sheds light on a world far removed from elite society, hitherto the province of Mamluk studies. This trend, in conjunction with comparisons between the Islamic world, Europe and China, will entice scholars from within the field and beyond.Sabra, Adam is the author of 'Poverty and Charity in Medieval Islam Mamluk Egypt, 1250-1517', published 2006 under ISBN 9780521034746 and ISBN 0521034744.
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