USAMAH IBN MUNQIDH;HITTI, PHILIP KHURI

An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades: Momoirs of Usamah Ibn-Munqidh

Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.A. Columbia Univ Pr. 2000. (ISBN: 0231121253). Ppbk, 8vo. pp. 265, as new, "The life of Usâmah 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.". Very Good/No Cover.

The Edmonton Book Store

Book number: 124934

Keywords: Crusades, Usamah Ibn-Munqidh 0231121253

USAMAH IBN-MUNQIDH & PHILIP K. HITTI (TRANS. )

An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades Memoirs of Usamah Ibn Munqidh. Translated from the Original Manuscript.

Columbia University Press, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Ex-library copy with usual stamps, call numbers and pocket. A few pencil notes or markings in margins. Spine has been crudely repaired with black library tape. Edgewear to boards. A few pages are torn but still intact in text. ; Records of Civilization Sources and Studies; The life of Usamah ibn-Munqidh epitomized the height of Arab civilization as it flourished during the early Crusading period. His memoirs provide a valuable non-European perspective and insight into the military and cultural contact between medieval West and East, between Christian and Muslim.. Fair with no dust jacket .

Ancient World Books

Book number: 3938

Catalogue: Medieval Studies

Keywords: Crusaders Medieval History Islamic Studies Near Eastern Studies Mediaeval