Description
The book will be welcome for tackling the Crusades from a fresh but important angle; the relations of the Crusader states with their neighbours, both Christian (the Byzantines) and, especially, Islamic - the rulers of Damascus, Aleppo, Baghdad, Cairo etc. It contributes to the very fashionable approach of seeing the Crusades as a prime example of early European colonialism, and investigating them much more for their social, political and ethnic impact on the region than for their ostensible ideological and religious motives. Holt uses original Arabic sources, which are generally difficult for Western historians, and therefore this book is an important addition to literature about the Crusades.
Taking a new approach to a much discussed subject, this booklooks at the involvement of the Crusader States in local politics and the management of violent relations with both their Muslim neighbours and the Christian Orthodox Byzantine Empire.
About the Author
P.M. Holt was formerly Professor of the History of the Near and Middle East at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His previous publications include The Age of the Crusades and the Memoirs of a Syrian Prince.
Book Information
ISBN 9780582369313
Author P.M. Holt
Format Paperback
Page Count 120
Imprint Longman
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 337g
Dimensions(mm) 158mm * 234mm * 8mm
