An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades

An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades
Philip K. Hitti (Translator), Richard W. Bulliet (Foreword)
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The life of Usâmah ibn-Munqidh epitomized the height of Arab civilization as it flourished in the period of the early Crusades. His memoirs present an uncommon non-European perspective and understanding of the military and cultural contact between East and West, Muslim and Christian. His writing is remarkable for its narrative clarity, its humanity, and its wealth of perceptive details.

• Rank: #639968 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 5.98" h x .71" w x 8.90" l, .88 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 265 pages

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An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades : Paperback : Columbia University Press : 9780231121255 : 0231121253 : 22 Jun 2000 : The life of Usamah ibn-Munqidh epitomized the height of Arab civilization as it flourished during the early Crusading period. His memoirs provide a valuable non-European perspective and insight into the military and cultural contact between medieval West and East, between Christian and Muslim.

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Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades Momoirs of Usamah Ibn-Munqidh, ISBN-13: 9780231121255, ISBN-10: 0231121253