The Historiography and Memory of the Crusades in the Modern Arab World

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the Crusades from the distinctive perspectives of Arab historiography and cultural memory, shedding light on the profound yet often underexplored impact of these events on modern Arab perceptions of the Crusades. Through an extensive range of themes – spanning historical scholarship, popular epics, and cinematic representations – the book traces how the Crusades have been depicted in modern Arab culture. Special attention is given to the evolution of Crusades scholarship across the Arab world and the portrayal of Crusade figures in academic and cultural venues like folk epic and cinema. By offering these insights, the volume enhances our understanding of how historical memory continues to shape contemporary Arab views on East-West relations, creating opportunities for renewed academic dialogue between Arab and Western scholars.