'... essential reading for those interested in what the first crusaders thought of their enemies. ... Morton's approach to his research is methodical and meticulous, making careful and comprehensive use of the sources, but without being unadventurous or plodding ... The result is a thorough, wide-ranging, incisive study that opens up new lines of research, poses thought-provoking challenges to conventional wisdom, and offers novel and convincing interpretations of the source material. I recommend it highly to students and scholars of the crusades, as well as interested laypersons.' Niall Christie, The Medieval Review 'A brilliant re-interpretation of intellectual and popular attitudes to the First Crusade. It is really original and I regard it as a major contribution.' John France, Emeritus Professor of History, Swansea University 'This is an excellent piece of work, one that is both of the highest academic scholarship overall and accessible enough to be useful to students. It will surely be required reading for any study of or course on the First Crusade for many years to come.' Alex Mallett, Journal Medieval '... Morton's work is a deeply researched and thoughtful study that carefully reconstructs a mixed picture of Latin attitudes and experiences.' Thomas Asbridge, The American Historical Review 'Encountering Islam on the First Crusade is well written and frequently even eloquent ... readers, whether they are students and lay readers eager to learn about the First Crusade or medievalists specializing in crusade studies or interreligious encounters, are rewarded with new and fascinating insights.' Charles L. Tieszen, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations