Description: The Book of Contemplation : Islam and the Crusades by Usama ibn Munqidh . Penguin, London, 2008. 339 page paperback with no interior markings or other glaring flaws. A significant contribution to the understanding of the medieval holy wars between Christians and Muslims, this volume brings together the best and most complete eyewitness account of the Crusades from the perspective of a medieval Muslim writer. Focusing on twelfth-century Arab aristocrat Usama ibn Munqidh's Book of Contemplation but also including extracts from The Book of the Staff and Kernels of Refinement, this volume offers a strikingly human portrayal of Islamic perspectives on day-to-day existence, warfare, and the curious European invaders. $4.15 domestic U.S. shipping. Payment must be received within 24 hours of sale.
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Book Title: Book of Contemplation : Islam and the Crusades
Book Series: The Book of Contemplation : Islam and the Crusades
Original Language: English
Item Length: 7.8 in
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Uk-B Format Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 0.9 in
Personalized: No
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Topic: Islam / History, Europe / Ireland, Europe / Medieval
Item Width: 5.2 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: Adults
Modified Item: No
Edition: .
Publication Year: 2008
Type: Book
Era: 2000s
Illustrator: Yes
Author: Usama Ibn Munqidh
Genre: Religion, History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Weight: 10.4 Oz
Number of Pages: 339 Pages
