In the new narrative of history, the story of the crusades (1095-1291) has been altogether transformed. we thus hear that the Christian crusades were only a response to Muslim aggression, that the stories of crusader atrocities were exaggerated, that the Muslims acted in an equally brutal manner. We hear that legendary Muslim figures such as Salah Eddin, Zangi, Baybars,Etc, were murderous , cunning, scheming leaders and that the Mongol leaders such as Genghis Khan and Hulagu, who between them slaughtered millions of Muslims during the crusades, were great men with great vision. We are told that the Muslims always obtained their victories by fighting small forces of crusader armies and that the crusades brought great military and civilian skills to the Muslim world, and so it goes on. It is these fallacies and countless others, which are found in the new teaching and writing of crusades, that this book unravels and counters. This book also tells the full story of the crusades by relying on both Islamic and Christian sources, old and new. Whilst retaining the academic and scientific approach, it also adopts a style accessible to all.

A Journey Through Islamic History tells you all you ever wanted to know about the history of the Muslim world from the Prophet Muhammad to the Arab Spring in a short, accessible and lavishly-illustrated format. Suitable for students of all ages. Includes eight chronological essays covering 1500 years of history, with over 175 photographs and illustrations. A comprehensive timeline with over 500 entries, text boxes featuring important personalities, key events and major ideas, as well as several maps.