An edition of The Damascus chronicle of the Crusades (1967)
The Damascus Chronicle of the Crusades
Extracted & Translated from the Chronicle of Ibn Al-Qualanisi
By H. A. R. Gibb
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Publish Date
1967
Publisher
Luzac & Company, Ltd
Language
eng
Pages
368
Description:
"Remarkable contemporary account of early Crusades by one of Damascus' leading citizens covers events of 1097-1159. Based on both written and oral reports, colorful narrative relates every particular of life during wartime: battles, blockades, and diplomatic negotiations, plus vivid portraits of the personalities on both sides. " -- publisher summary.
subjects: Crusades, History, Damascus (syria), Syria, history, Croisades, Sources