Arab Historians of the Crusades (Routledge Revivals)
1st Edition
Published on 15. October 2009
402 pages
978-0-429-77100-2 (ISBN)
Description
The recapture of Jerusalem, the siege of acre, the fall of Tripoli, the effect in Baghdad of events in Syria; these and other happenings were faithfully recorded by Arab historians during the two centuries of the Crusades. First published in English in 1969, this book presents 'the other side' of the Holy War, offering the first English translation of contemporary Arab accounts of the fighting between Muslim and Christian.
Extracts are drawn from seventeen different authors encompassing a multitude of sources:
The general histories of the Muslim world,
The chronicles of cities, regions and their dynasties
Contemporary biographies and records of famous deeds.
Overall, this book gives a sweeping and stimulating view of the Crusades seen through Arab eyes.
Extracts are drawn from seventeen different authors encompassing a multitude of sources:
The general histories of the Muslim world,
The chronicles of cities, regions and their dynasties
Contemporary biographies and records of famous deeds.
Overall, this book gives a sweeping and stimulating view of the Crusades seen through Arab eyes.
Reviews / Votes
'Professor Gabrieli has been completely successful in presenting a precise, vivid and impartial picture of these two centuries of relations between the Arabic-speaking world of the Middle East and the Christian world of Europe' - Asian AffairsMore details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-0-429-77100-2 (9780429771002)
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Content
Part 1: From Godfrey to Saladin Part 2: Saladin and the Third Crusade Part 3: The Ayyubids and the Invasion of Egypt Part 4: The Mamluks and the Liquidation of the Crusades
