Sep 01, 2009 the crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf 1986 maalouf, a french lebanese journalist, tells this history of the crusades in the middle east by relying primarily on arab historians and diarists. I wanted more information on what went on during the time of the crusades and fortunately a friend gave me. In the crusades through arab eyes, amin maalouf has sifted through the works of a score of. The crusades through arab eyes paper mattsachar hist15102. Review of the crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf by john sjoholm the lebanese french melkite greek catholic journalist and novelist amin maalouf did not set out to write an accurate history book or a fictive tale. Intriquing and entertaining, the crusades through arab eyes is a vivid portrait of a society nearly destroyed by internal conflict and shaken by a traumatic encounter with an alien culture. The crusades through muslim eyes, will be a two night presentation that will draw upon the most notable muslim historians of the era including ibn athir, usaman ibn mundiqh, ibn qalanisi, bahaud.
Intriguing and entertaining, the crusades through arab eyes, is a vivid portrait of a society nearly destroyed by internal conflict and shaken by. The dramatic story of the crusades seen through arab eyes from the seizing of jerusalem under pope urban ii in 1099 to its recapture by salah addin, richard the lionhearts efforts to regain. 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. The crusades through arab eyes quotes showing of 3 it seems clear that the arab east still sees the west as a natural enemy. Rental copies must be returned at the end of the designated period, and may involve a.
Presents a chronicle of the crusades based on muslim historical sources such as. Until i read this title, my two favourite works concerning the crusades were the first crusade by thomas asbridge and the sword and the scimitar by ernle bradford. Les croisades vues par les arabes is a french language historical essay by lebanese author amin maalouf as the name suggests, the book is a narrative retelling of primary sources drawn from various arab chronicles that seeks to provide an arab perspective on the crusades, and especially regarding the crusaders the franks franj, as the arabs. The chronology and all the excerpts make it very enlightening even if one isnt a historian. The dramatic story of the crusades seen through arab eyes from the seizing of jerusalem under pope urban ii in 1099 to its recapture by salah addin. Amin maalouf has sifted through the works of contemporary arab chroniclers of the crusades, eyewitnesses and often participants in the events. The crusades through arab eyes ebook by amin maalouf. The crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf, jon. Comparative paper notes comparative paper notes the. The crusades occurred at a time when arab culture was viewed by the west as sophisticated and advanced, compared to the franj franks or all westerners who were unrefined in comparison, amounting to a reversal of modern perspective maalouf, 1984, p. The author has combed the works of arab chroniclers of the crusades, many of them eyewitnesses and participants in the events they describe.
In the crusades through arab eyes, amin maalouf has sifted through the works of a score of contemporary arab chroniclers of the crusades, eyewitnesses and often participants in the events. The crusades through arab eyes book by amin maalouf. In the crusades through arab eyes, amin maalouf has. Against that enemy, any hostile actionbe it political, military, or based on oilis considered no more than legitimate vengeance. He is a symbol of hope for an arab world once again divided, an immensely potent icon of religious and military resistance to the west. The recapture of jerusalem, the siege of the acre, the fall of tripoli, the effect in baghdad of events in syria. Read the crusades through arab eyes, by amin maalouf online on bookmate european and arab versions of the crusades have little in common. Classic revisited, crusades, history of religion, religion in the middle east leave a comment. He retells their stories in their own vivacious style, giving us a vivid portrait of a society rent by internal conflicts, and shaken by a traumatic. Intriguing and entertaining, the crusades through arab eyes, is a vivid portrait of a society nearly destroyed by internal conflict and shaken by a traumatic encounter with an alien culture. Its content is based almost exclusively on the testimony of contemporary arab historians and chroniclers.
These are at least a few of the books we had to read for the course. The crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf this was a relatively short book 266 pages, but a huge story that spans the initial invasion of nicaea in what is now turkey in 1096 to the final expulsion of the franj meaning all western christians in 1291. What is most interesting about this book is revealed in the title all events. The crusades through arab eyes quotes by amin maalouf. I took a semester long course at the university of massachusetts at amherst on the crusades. He retells their stories in their own vivacious style, giving us a vivid portrait of a society rent by internal conflicts and shaken by a traumatic encounter with an alien culture.
Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store. For arabs, the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were y. Mais il y a aussi ceux qui ont ete envahis par les croises. These latter spoke not of crusades, but of frankish wars, or ythe frankish invasions. The series provides a new perspective on the history of the crusades for a global, englishspeaking audience, that has largely read about or studied the famous struggle from a. Comparative paper notes the crusades through arab eyes amin maalouf summary. The dramatic story of the crusades seen through arab eyes from the seizing of jerusalem under pope urban ii. The crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf, 9780805208986, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf read online on. For the first time contemporary accounts of the fighting between muslim and christian have been translated into english, and the western reader can learn the other side. The crusades through arab eyes saqi essentials ebook. The awardwinning novelist amin maalouf has been highly praised for this thoroughly researched work, especially from nonmuslim sources, even though the crusades through arab eyes sets out to redress the balance after centuries of historical bias by presenting the arab side of the crusades in their own words. An arab perspective is a fourpart series produced by al jazeera english, which first aired in december of 2016.
Buy a cheap copy of the crusades through arab eyes book by amin maalouf. Read the crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf available from rakuten kobo. A ruthless defender of his faith and a brilliant leader, he also possessed qualities that won admiration from his christian foes. The crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf read online. As the title clearly indicates, this book is an attempt to depict the experience of the crusades through arab eyes. The crusades through muslim eyes, will be a two night presentation that will draw upon the most notable muslim historians of the era including ibn athir, usaman ibn mundiqh, ibn qalanisi, bahauddeen, and many others. This was a relatively short book 266 pages, but a huge story that spans the initial invasion of nicaea in what is now turkey in 1096 to the final expulsion of the franj meaning all western christians in 1291. 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. This welcome addition to the numerous volumes on the crusades is a wellwritten and absorbing history by a lebanese journalist for the general reader. In the crusades through arab eyes, amin maalouf has sifted through the works of a score of contemporary arab chroniclers of the.
For arabs, the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were years of strenuous efforts to repel a brutal and destructive invasion by barbarian hordes. It makes extensive use of contemporary arab sources to examine the crusade era from the arab viewpoint. He retells their stories in their own vivacious style, giving us a vivid portrait of a society rent by internal conflicts and shaken by. The rewriting of history in amin maaloufs the crusades. An arab perspective is a fourpart documentary series telling the dramatic story of the crusades seen through arab eyes, from the seizing of jerusalem under pope urban ii in 1099, to. An arab perspective is a fourpart documentary series telling the dramatic story of the crusades seen through arab eyes, from the seizing of. Maalouf, amin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In amin maaloufs 1984 the crusades through arab eyes, the lebanese journalist offers an account of the crusades from the arab perspective. Are there any books about the crusades which are accurate. The crusades through arab eyes by maalouf amin rothschild.
The result is a unique take on a subject that most. Review of the crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf. The subject of the crusades has been of interest to me because of a recent movie called kingdom of heaven which features the time when saladin retakes jerusalem from the franj. Amin maalouf, in his outstanding and thoroughly researched work, the crusades through arab eyes, sets out to redress the balance by presenting the arab side of the crusades in their own words. Lengthy quotations from original sources are incorporated into an exciting narrative packed with fresh insights, offbeat details, and succinct commentary. Shipping the price is the lowest for any condition, which may be new or used. The crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf librarything. Crusades as they were seen, lived, and recorded on ythe other sidein other words, in the arab camp.
European and arab versions of the crusades have little in common. The result is a unique take on a subject that most western readers know only from the other side. It presents the dramatic story of the medieval religious war through an arab point of view. Maalouf, the crusades through arab eyes november 2, 2012 by mark movsesian in books, mark l. Are there any books about the crusades which are accurate and. Historians rank the most important books on the crusades. The crusades through arab eyes, by amin maalouf, presents western readers and students of history with a view of the crusades that is seldom considered in the west.
For arabs, the twelfth and thirteen centuries were years of strenuous efforts to repel a brutal and destructive invasion by barbarian hordes. While the crusades opened up new horizons and new trading areas for the west, the eastern worlds establishments began to decline and deteriorate and the lands they conquered became lost in the political power struggle between the arabs. The crusades through arab eyes by maalouf, amin unknown. The arabs found the franks duplicitous, brutal, and unrefined. Nilay ozokgundogan 1112 the affect of political situations of the arab and franj on the outcome of the crusades the attack of the franj was something that the muslim world had ever encountered before and its effect had a long lasting change on the muslim communities. Maalouf offers fascinating insights into the historical forces that even today shape arab and islamic consciousness. The crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf 1986 maalouf, a french lebanese journalist, tells this history of the crusades in the middle east by relying primarily on arab historians and diarists. Amin maaloufs novel, the crusades through arab eyes is the portrayal of the horror seen by. Amin maalouf has sifted through the works of a score of contemporary arab chroniclers of the crusades, eyewitnesses and often participants in the events. Crusades through arab eyes by amin maalouf alibris. Our understanding of the crusades has advanced greatly in the last 50 years and the current generation of crusades scholars have overturned many of the previous ideas and assumptions about the crusading movement. Eurocentrism is a powerful influence, one that has largely shaped the writing of history that has been accepted at least tacitly by much of the worlds community of scholars. Amin maaloufs novel, the crusades through arab eyes is the portrayal of the horror seen by the muslims and their heroic attempt to try and save their holy land. A narrative of the crusades from the initial invasion of nicaea in 1096 to the final expulsion of the franj in 1291 from the arabs and other nations living in north africas perspective.
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