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Most political histories of the Mamluk regime in Egypt and Syria emphasize the roles of Sultans and Mamluk officers, often relegating the non-elite to a footnote, suggesting their choices were limited to violence or impotence. This article challenges that notion, highlighting the significant role of the non-elite, particularly in urban centers, where protest emerged as a form of political participation. Surviving reports indicate a nuanced power dynamic characterized by a spectrum of urban protests, from riots to negotiations. Although formal institutions were lacking, the non-elite in cities like Cairo, Damiette, Damascus, and Aleppo actively engaged in the political process to protect their interests and rights, acting as checks on authority. These protests reveal that negotiation was a vital aspect of daily politics and provide a human dimension to the transitions occurring in late medieval Egypt and Syria. As a new European-centered world system developed in the 14th century, trade routes shifted against Mamluk interests, exacerbated by regional competition and recurring plagues, leading to financial crises and subsequent protests. This transitional period also saw the emergence of new urban groups and a budding civic consciousness among scholars, as reflected in medieval Arabic historiography. The narrative of a detached autocratic regime and a passive populace is thus replaced by a more dynamic and engaged picture of lif
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Between riots and negotiations: urban protest in late medieval Egypt and Syria, Amina Elbendary
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- 2012
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