Is Matthew Paris's story of an English diplomatic delegation; sent by King John to the caliph of Morocco; nothing more than fiction; or does it report actual events occurring in the summer of 1212? Did King John offer to subjugate his kingdom to the Muslim caliph; and did he consider conversion to Islam? Was one of John's diplomats a converted Jew with whom the Muslim ruler conversed about theological issues? How may a new reading of this medieval chronicle in its appropriate historical context contribute to our understanding of King John and his rule? This book attempts to answer these and other questions. The first full-scale study of Matthew Paris`s report; this work proposes a completely new interpretation of the text and portrays a multifaceted and inherently complex picture of the interactions between Christians; Muslims; and Jews around 1200; straddling law; politics; statecraft; history; culture; and religion. This study also prompts an evaluation of the delegation story; in its historical background of Christian-Muslim encounter on the frontier; as a test-case for John's measures during his reign; and intends to advance our understanding of a crucial era of political and diplomatic transformation.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not a direct translationBy CustomerThis was an adequate substitute to the classic English language book; although it is not a direct translation of the original book. The student who I purchased this book for as a book club book understood the subject; although it was not a complete understanding. If you're looking for a direct translation; this is not it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. El diario de Ana FrankBy customerEstremecedor; la facilidad de narrar sus sentimientos y sus angustias; es dificil pensar en el horror que sintio edta chica y como enfrento su cautiverio con valentia. Un ejemplo para la humanidad.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fue interesante el conocer el trasfondo de la guerra a ...By CustomerFue interesante el conocer el trasfondo de la guerra a través de los ojos de una niña; que no era tan niña; creo q todos nos dimos cuenta de ello con sus argumentos tan bien expuestos.
