The Damascus chronicle of the Crusades
By: extracted and translated from the Chronicle of Ibn al-Qalānisī [by] H.A.R. Gibb.
Contributors: Gibb, H. A. R. Sir, 1895-1971.
Edition: Dover ed.
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Mineola, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
Subjects: Crusades; Damascus (Syria) -- History
Description: "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.
Notes: Originally published: London : Luzac, 1932, in series: University of London historical series.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.