Cortese, Delia.creatorCalderini, Simonetta.textbibliographyElectronic books.History.stkEdinburghEdinburgh University Press©20062006monographiceng1 online resource (xvii, 269 pages) : illustrationsThrows light on the silent and shadowy figures of women under the Fatimids. The contribution of these women is explored first within the context of Isma'ili and Fatimid genealogical history, and then within the courts in their roles as mothers, courtesans, wives and daughters, and as workers and servants.Working the propaganda spindle -- Family ties : women and genealogy in Fatimid dynastic history -- Inside the palace walls : life at court -- Battleaxes and formidable aunties -- Women of substance at the Fatimid courts -- Outside the palace walls : daily life.Delia Cortese and Simonetta Calderini.Includes bibliographical references (pages 244-253) and index.ff-----f-ua---FatimidenFatimidenFatimitesHistoryTo 1500Muslim womenHistoryMuslim womenSocial conditionsMuslim womenSocial life and customsAfrica, NorthSocial life and customsEgyptSocial life and customsF*atimidesHistoireJusqu'à 1500MusulmanesHistoireMusulmanesConditions socialesMusulmanesMœurs et coutumesAfrique du NordMœurs et coutumesÉgypteMœurs et coutumesSOCIAL SCIENCEWomen's StudiesRELIGIONIslamGeneralFatimitesManners and customsMuslim womenMuslim womenSocial conditionsMuslim womenSocial life and customsAfrica, NorthEgyptFatimidenVrouwenArabische wereldFrau To 1500 fast HQ1170 .C78 2006eb305.4869715.50Cortese, Delia.Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2006(OCoLC)61425550074862629897807486262980748617337978074861733322573/cttk243j JSTORhttp://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=169609http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=169609N$T06100920200709055130.0ocm72437634 eng