The Damascus Chronicle of the Crusades brief introductions to each of

brief introductions to each of the stories and explanatory footnotes

grammar appendix

eight children

books on formulations

art theory

The Damascus Chronicle of the Crusades brief introductions to each ofA Saracen stronghold throughout the long history of the Crusades, Damascus served as the capital city for Nur al Deen, Saladin, and other medieval Muslim leaders. From this prime vantage point comes a remarkable contemporary account of the early Crusades, written by one of the city's leading citizens. Ibn Al Qalnis, a distinguished scholar of literature, theology, and law, was twice elected mayor of Damascus. His Chronicle begins in 1097, in the early