The Crusades: Islamic Perspectives (Islamic Surveys) by Hillenbrand, Carole - 1999

Edinburgh University Press, 1999. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 704 pages. 9.50x7.50x1.50 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book discusses a group of themes designed to highlight how Muslims reacted to the alien presence of the Crusaders in the heart of traditional Muslim territory.

Minor wear. VG. 16pp photoplates. Medieval Historiography Edinburgh University Press Edinburgh (1999) orig. wrappers 25x19cm, lvi,648,(16)pp, PAPERBACK. Weighs 1.7 kilos. Contents: The First Crusade and the Muslims’ Initial Reactions to the Coming of the Franks -- Jihad in the Period 493-569/1100-1174 -- Jihad in the Period from the Death of Nur al-Din until the Fall of Acre (569-690/1174-1291) -- How the Muslims Saw the Franks: Ethnic and Religious Stereotypes -- Aspects of Life in the Levant in the Crusading Period -- Armies, Arms, Armour and Fortifications -- The Conduct of War -- Epilogue: The Heritage of the Crusades. ["This is not a chronological survey of the events of the period 1099 to 1291 and even beyond, for that has already been done several times. Instead, this is a general book intended to introduce some of the wider aspects of the history of the Crusades from the Muslim side. Accordingly, as a deliberate policy, an attempt is made here to view the phenomenon of the Crusades… Read More

Edinburgh University Press, 1999-07-28. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Edinburgh University Press, 1999-07-28. Paperback. Good. Textbook, May Have Highlights, Notes and/or Underlining, BOOK ONLYNO ACCESS CODE, NO CD, Ships with Emailed Tracking

Edinburgh University Press. paperback. New. 9x1x7. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing