is a collection of scholarly essays edited by David R. Blanks and Michael Frassetto , first published in 1999. The volume examines the diverse and evolving attitudes of European religious and secular writers toward Islam from the Middle Ages through the early modern period. Key Features and Content
: The book explores the complex process of "othering" Muslims, highlighting the tension between prevailing hostility and attempts at genuine cultural understanding. Western Views of Islam in Medieval and Early Mo...
: Essays analyze primary works and historical records from England, France, Italy, Spain, and the Holy Lands . is a collection of scholarly essays edited by David R
The volume includes an introduction by the editors and 11 chapters authored by various scholars, covering topics from the First Crusade chronicles and legal texts to the representation of the "Saracen" in Italian literature and early modern Orientalism. Key Features and Content : The book explores
: Contributors examine a wide range of media, including sermons, legal texts, chronicles of the Crusades, and popular literature. Table of Contents and Scope
: It tracks the shift from medieval depictions of Muslims as pagan idolaters or heretics to early modern "Orientalist" perspectives influenced by the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
: The work is accessible in multiple formats, including print and digital editions.