The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf

The Crusades Through Arab Eyes

Amin Maalouf

352 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

nonfiction history religion challenging informative slow-paced
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The author has combed the works of contemporary Arab chronicles of the Crusades, eyewitnesses, and often participants. He retells their story and offers insights into the historical forces that shape Arab and Islamic consciousness today.

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Moods

informative 100%
reflective 46%
challenging 39%
adventurous 32%
tense 14%
dark 10%
inspiring 7%
emotional 3%

Pace

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slow 22%
fast 18%

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