The Crusades Through Arab Eyes

Author
Maalouf, Amin
Publisher
Schocken Books
Year
1984
Language
English
Call Number
DS38.6 .M3213 1985
ISBN
0-8052-0898-4
Reference Only
Off
Number of Pages
293
Library of Congress Subject Heading
Islamic Empire -- History -- 750-1258
Library of Congress Subject Heading 2
Crusades
Abstract

The author has combed the works of contemporary Arab chronicles of the Crusades, eyewitnesses and often participants. He retells their story and offers insights into the historical forces that shape Arab and Islamic consciousness today.