How does Maalouf’s work present the Crusades? What are the main themes and issues depicted? How does
our understanding of the Crusades change or expand based on looking at the events “through Arab eyes”?
How can we understand the Crusades in the broader context of the period and issues of the time?
Students will have a thesis (main argument) and provide cogent analysis of the material found in the text. No
outside research is needed for this assignment. Please use only Maalouf’s text as your evidence to prove your
main argument regarding the points he makes and the overall meaning/impact of the material presented. Make
some conclusions about the legacy of the Crusades and the themes presented.
Sample Solution
