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9780745614199

The Forgotten Queens of Islam

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  • ISBN13:

    9780745614199

  • ISBN10:

    0745614191

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1994-09-27
  • Publisher: Polity

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Summary

In this extraordinary and powerful book, now available in paperback, Fatima Mernissi, one of the most original and distinctive voices in the Islamic world, uncovers a hidden history of women leaders of Islamic states stretching back over fifteen centuries.

Author Biography

Fatima Mernissi studied political science and sociology at Mohammed V University where she is now a researcher. Her many previous books include Beyond the Veil.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Was Benazir Bhutto the First?
Queens and Courtesans
How Does One Say Queen in Islam?
The Caliph and the Queen
The jawari or Revolution in the Harem
Khayzuran: Courtesan or Head of State?
Sovereignty in Islam
The Criteria of Sovereignty in Islam
Fifteen Queens
The Arab Queens
The Shi'ite Dynasty of Yemen
The Little Queens of Sheba
The Lady of Cairo
Conclusion: The Medina Democracy
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