The Crusaders in the East
A Brief History of the Wars of Islam with the Latins in Syria during the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries
Published on 13. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
402 pages
978-1-107-66909-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1907, this book provides a history of the political relations between the states founded by Crusaders and the Islamic states with which they waged war. In the treatment of this subject the Eastern point of view is emphasized and the main thread of narrative is drawn, as far as possible, from the history of Islamic states. Additional material includes appendices relating to chronology, a list of principal works referred to in the notes, an index, and maps. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history and historiography of the Crusades.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
565 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-66909-3 (9781107669093)
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Content
Introduction; 1. The first crusade; establishment of the Latins in Jerusalem and Tripolis, AD 1099-1119; 2. Early history of Antioch and Edessa; Moslem reaction down to AD 1127; 3. 'Imad Ed-din Zanki; 4. Nur Ed-din Mahmud; 5. Salah Ed-din Yusuf; 6. The thirteenth century, an epilogue; Appendix A. The chronology of the Arabic historians; Appendix B. William of Tyre's chronology; List of principal works referred to in the notes; Index; Maps.