The Crusaders in the East
A Brief History of the Wars of Islam with the Latins in Syria during the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries

This book provides a history of the political relations between the states founded by Crusaders and the Islamic states with which they waged war.

W. B. Stevenson (Author)

9781107669093, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 December 2012

402 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm, 0.51 kg

First published in 1907, this book provides a history of the political relations between the states founded by Crusaders and the Islamic states with which they waged war. In the treatment of this subject the Eastern point of view is emphasized and the main thread of narrative is drawn, as far as possible, from the history of Islamic states. Additional material includes appendices relating to chronology, a list of principal works referred to in the notes, an index, and maps. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history and historiography of the Crusades.

Introduction
1. The first crusade
establishment of the Latins in Jerusalem and Tripolis, AD 1099–1119
2. Early history of Antioch and Edessa
Moslem reaction down to AD 1127
3. 'Imad Ed-din Zanki
4. Nur Ed-din Mahmud
5. Salah Ed-din Yusuf
6. The thirteenth century, an epilogue
Appendix A. The chronology of the Arabic historians
Appendix B. William of Tyre's chronology
List of principal works referred to in the notes
Index
Maps.

Subject Areas: Middle Eastern history [HBJF1]