Islam and the Crusades

Islam and the Crusades Collected Papers - Edinburgh Studies in Classical Islamic History and Culture

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Publisher's Synopsis

This volume collects 20 papers on the Crusades by one of the world's leading experts on medieval Islamic history. The papers showcase multiple perspectives, especially as viewed from the Muslim side. The volume explores the distinctive nature of Islamic jihad as expressed in poetry, sermons and inscriptions; the development of the counter-crusade; and the careers of major Muslim leaders including Zengi and Saladin.

Book information

ISBN: 9781474485913
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Imprint: Edinburgh University Press
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Language: English
Weight: -1g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm