The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf

The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf

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Summary

Drawing on vivid Arab chronicles, Amin Maalouf retells the Crusades from the Muslim perspective – an era of fierce resistance, Saladin’s triumph, and a lasting cultural memory that still shapes Arab identity and views of the West today.

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The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf

Amin Maalouf has sifted through the works of contemporary Arab chroniclers of the Crusades, eyewitnesses and often participants in the events. He retells their stories in their own style, giving us a vivid portrait of a society rent by internal conflicts and shaken by traumatic encounter with an alien culture.
'A useful and important analysis adding much to existing western histories.. worth recommending to George Bush.' London Review of Books 'Well-researched and highly readable.' The Guardian 'A wide readership should enjoy this vivid narrative of stirring events.' The Bookseller 'An inspiring story ... Very readable ... Well translated ... Warmly recommended.' The Times Literary Supplement 'Very well done indeed ... Should be put in the hands of anyone who asks what lies behind the Middle East's present conflicts.' Middle East International
Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese writer and journalist. He is the author of bestselling books, including Leo Africanus, Samakand, On Identity and Ports of Call. He has lived in Paris since 1976.
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ISBN 13 9780863560231
ISBN 10 0863560237
Title The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
Author Amin Maalouf
Series Saqi Essentials
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Saqi Books
Year published 2006-03-02
Number of pages 312
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.