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Usama ibn Munqidh

Warrior-Poet of the Age of Crusades. Makers of the Muslim World

By (author) Paul M. Cobb
Genres: Islam
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Oneworld Publications, United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Academic
Published: 22nd Feb 2006
Dimensions: w 135mm h 216mm d 15mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN-10: 1851684034
ISBN-13: 9781851684038
Barcode No: 9781851684038
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Synopsis
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 Usmama's life, times and world of thought.

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