THE STRUGGLE OF MAMELUKES OF EGYPT AGAINST CRUSADERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN THE XIIIth CENTURY
The struggle of mamelukes of Egypt against crusaders in the Middle East and completion of crusades is covered in the article. The most significant moments of history of relationship of mamelukes of Egypt and crusaders of the Middle East, as well as stillborn character of the struggle is discovered. The role of mamelukes in the successful completion of about two centuries opposition to crusaders is shown. It is stressed in the article that the completion of the crusades epoch ends the epoch of crusaders possessions in the Middle East. The military and diplomatic role of mameluke sultans of the XIIIth century in the liberation of Sirya and Palestine sea coast from crusaders is revealed. The meaning of the victory of mamelukes of Egypt in the alteration of the system of international relations of that period is analysed.