The Damascus chronicle of the Crusades

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Abū Yaʻlá Hamzah ibn Asad Ibn al-QalānisīH. A. R. Gibb4 editions

"Remarkable contemporary account of early Crusades by one of Damascus' leading citizens covers events of 1097-1159. Based on both written and oral reports, colorful narrative relates every particular of life during wartime: battles, blockades, and diplomatic negotiations, plus vivid portraits of the personalities on both sides. " -- publisher summary.

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