Middle East: An Histori... | Race And Slavery In The

: Islam restricted the methods of enslavement and encouraged the manumission (freeing) of slaves.

: Lewis argues that Westerners often idealized Islamic slavery to criticize American practices, but he presents evidence that racial prejudice—specifically against black Africans—was present in Middle Eastern society despite Islamic teachings of equality. Unique Features of Middle Eastern Slavery : Race and Slavery in the Middle East: An Histori...

: Unlike the rigid racial castes in the Americas, slaves in the Middle East could occasionally rise to significant power and renown, such as the Mamluk military commanders. : Islam restricted the methods of enslavement and

In his 1990 work, renowned historian Bernard Lewis explores the complex social structures of the Middle East, specifically debunking the myth that the region was a "racial utopia". Core Arguments & Themes Race and Slavery in the Middle East: An Histori...