by Abu Shama (أبو شامة المقدسي)
Kitab al-Rawdatayn fi Akhbar al-Dawlatayn is a 7th-century AH (13th-century CE) historical chronicle by Abu Shama, focusing on the Ayyubid and early Mamluk periods in Syria and Egypt. The text offers detailed narratives of rulers, military campaigns (including aspects of the Crusades), and administrative reforms. Its meticulous use of sources and firsthand reports make it a key reference for understanding the socio-political transformations that shaped the region.
