Sir Walter Scott's Crusades and Other Fantasies

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• Ibn Warraq

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• 260 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Weltgeschichte

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Ibn Warraq explores the historical novels of Sir Walter Scott, offering a critical examination of their portrayal of Saladin and the Crusades. By comparing Scott's narratives with Arab sources and biographers, Warraq highlights discrepancies and enriches the understanding of this historical period. Additionally, he engages with various scholars to provide a comprehensive perspective on the Crusades and the scholarship surrounding them, enhancing the reader's appreciation of the literature's influence on historical perceptions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback