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Makers of the Muslim World: Usama Ibn Munqidh
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ISBN
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9781851684038
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Publisher
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Oneworld Publications
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Subject
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Religion & Beliefs
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Binding
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Hardcover
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Pages
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164
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Year
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2009
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Usama Ibn Munqidh (1095-1188) was a Syrian poet and warrior whose life coincided with some of the most dramatic moments in Islamic history: the invasion of the Turks into the Middle East, the collapse of the Shi'ite political power, and above all, the coming of the Crusades. Often at the frontline of such events whilst on military service representing one of his many Lords, including on occasion the legendary Saladin, Usama was nonethless best-known to his contemporaries as a poet. Covering his exquisite anthologies of Arabic poetry, his witty and well-loved memoirs, and his political adventures, this comprehensive biography examines both the literary works of the famous 'Arab-Syrian Gentleman' and the tumultuous life which inspired them. With a guide to further reading, a dynastic family tree and a glossary of the principal characters encountered in the book, it offers an indispensable window into Usama's life, times and world of thought. Table of Contents Preface The Youth andThe Castle The Setting of Shayzar Childhood Hunting at Shyzar Sayzar's bad Neighbors Nizaris attack Shyazar Relations with the Franks Quiet Moments Exile Service to Zangi Last days in hama The Outcast and the Kings Damascus Usama among the Franks Trouble in Damascus Egyptian adventures The lessons of Ridwan A new Parton An expedition to Syria Conspiracy in Cairo The Final Straw Damascus and Nur al-Din Calamity The Poet and the Tomb Diyar Bakr Literary output Denouement in Damascus Intellectual pursuits Order and Chaos God's will and the Vicissitudes of Time Usama's Islam Pious exemplars and the miraculous Women's honor Male honor and social status The manners and customs of animals Conclusion Franks and Muslims Usama, ethnographer Usama and the coming of the Crusades Usama on Antioch Social relations with the Franks Medicine Frankish Justice Usama Christianity Afterword Works cited Index.
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