An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades : Memoirs of Usamah ibn-Munqidh Paperback / softback
Part of the Records of Western Civilization Series series
Paperback / softback
Description
The life of UsA mah 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.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:265 pages
- Publisher:Columbia University Press
- Publication Date:22/06/2000
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- ISBN:9780231121255
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:265 pages
- Publisher:Columbia University Press
- Publication Date:22/06/2000
- Category:
- ISBN:9780231121255