'Rovers, christenhonden, vrouwenschenners': de kruistochten in Arabische kronieken

Most accounts frame the Crusades from the European side, so this fresh viewpoint adds depth. I wonder what motivated the author to explore this angle.

The book challenged my simplified understanding of the Crusades, highlighting complexities I hadn't considered. How did others interpret the Arab view on this conflict?

Seeing the Crusades through Arab eyes offers a different lens, but I’m curious about how it impacts the broader historical narrative. Does it reshape our understanding of the period?