(Paperback)

This book attempts to challenge the exclusion of the male perspective from Middle Eastern studies of gender. This collection of essays and articles investigates ways in which men are acting, reacting and adapting to structural upheaval of the 'traditional' family.

(Paperback)

At a time when Islam is the focus of attention, vilified by some and a source of inspiration for others, this book seeks to go against the stream. Its radical review of mainstream historiography of Islam draws on interdisciplinary analysis - historical, social, psychological and anthropological.

(Paperback, New edition)

One of the greatest living Arab poets offers a radical exploration of the commonalities between two seemingly disparate traditions, Sufism and Surrealism. Similarities and intersections are discovered in the writings of leading figures such as Rimbaud, Breton, ibn 'Arabi and al-Niffari.

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Saladin, the Kurdish founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty, conquered Jerusalem in 1187 and repelled the Crusaders. Saladin's skill and conduct would become enshrined in European as well as Muslim lore. This is a biographical account, drawing from two chronicles written by contemporaries of the legendary leader.

(Paperback, New edition)

Focussing on the oft-neglected role of women in Ottoman high society and power politics, this book brings to life the women who made their mark in a male domain.