This site is a good overview of muslim resistance to the crusades but it should be treated with caution. It does not provide much depth in its study and it must be noted that there are details which are incorrect. For example it says that in 1071 at the battle of Manzikert the Sultan Alp Arslan killed the Byzantine Emperor. This is not actually true. Despite this, the majority is good and does provide an entry point into the study of the Muslim reaction to the crusades.
Article on 'Crusades and Jehads in Post-Colonial Times.'
This article created by the BBC is a fascinating study of how the idea of crusading and the Jehad has developed and how people now understand it. It looks at how the rhetoric and perception of crusading has affected many and has in turn shaped modern day events.
An interesting article on the Crusades from the Byzantine perspective.
This is an interesting and insightful article on the Byzantine and Muslim perspectives on the crusades. It is well worth a look.
The Crusades: a defensive gesture.
This is an article with the basic premise that the crusades were a reaction to the spread of Islam. The article should be treated with caution as its arguement is not one accepted by any modern day scholars but it does provide food for thought.
Medieval Sourcebook: The Crusades.
This is an excellent site providing a variety of primary sources for those who are interested in a study of the crusades. It has a wide variety of material and links to other related subjects. It should be noted, however, that many of the translations are now out of date and more modern versions have been made and should be available in print.
A good introduction into Saladin with basic background and the events of his life.
Though not wholly accurate (for example Saladin did not take Acre in 1187 after the battle of Hattin) this site does give some useful information about the background of Saladin's life with some illuminating comments. A reasonable introduction.
This is an extremely interesting article examining how Saladin's reputation has influenced the east between the 12th and 21 centuries. It looks in particular at how Saddam Hussein attempted to profit from the development of his image towards that of Saladin. Very interesting and well worth a look for anyone interested in the legacy of the crusades.
This site is a translation of the account by Ibn-al-Qalanisi of the approach of the second crusade. He was a contemporary of the crusade and therefore, his account rewards close inspection.
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