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Peacemaking and holy war: Christian–Muslim diplomacy, c. 1095–1291, in crusades historiography
Author(s) -
Moynihan Scott
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
history compass
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.121
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 1478-0542
DOI - 10.1111/hic3.12606
Subject(s) - peacemaking , historiography , diplomacy , negotiation , middle east , political science , ancient history , law , religious studies , history , philosophy , politics
The Christian holy wars known as the crusades are amongst the most well‐known events of the Middle Ages and continue to influence perceptions of Christian–Muslim relations to the present day. Less often acknowledged is the fact that treaties and negotiations across religious boundaries were a continuous feature throughout the crusading era. This article provides an outline of Christian–Muslim peacemaking during the crusades to the East, as well as an introduction to how inter‐religious diplomacy has been interpreted in crusades historiography. It then considers the broader implications of peacemaking for the study of the crusades and recommends potential areas for further research.