Abstract
A detailed examination of the presentation of the noble Saracens, Saladin and his brother Saphadin, in Ambroise’s rhymed chronicle, showing how the perception of Saladin that was popular in the crusading army was manipulated by the chronicler. Both Saracens are shown as worthy opponents of Richard I but not on a par with him
| Translated title of the contribution | The Honourable Enemy: Saladin and Saphadin in Ambroise’s Estoire de la Guerre sainte |
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| Original language | English |
| Title of host publication | Knighthoods of Christ: Essays on the History of the crusades and the Knights Templar presented to Malcolm Barber |
| Editors | Norman Housely |
| Publisher | Ashgate Publishing Ltd. |
| Pages | 51 - 64 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISBN (Print) | 075465527X |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |