Crusaders and Muslims in Twelfth-Century Syria

This volume brings together papers by Crusades' experts from England, France, Canada and the United States discussing the confrontation between the Franks and Muslims in twelfth-century Syria, balancing the traditional European view with an Islamic perspective. Each author's individual contribution lies in the new ideas and insights to a particular topic such as new interpretations in Crusade studies, Latin jurists in the Levant, the Italian colonies, propagation of violence and propaganda, the role of individual popes, the impact on Islamic society as reflected in literature, religious propaganda, and diplomatic relations.Shatzmiller, Maya is the author of 'Crusaders and Muslims in Twelfth-Century Syria' with ISBN 9789004097773 and ISBN 9004097775.