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@article{ART002258207},
author={Neung Woo Kim},
title={On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation},
journal={Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University},
issn={1598-3021},
year={2017},
volume={74},
number={3},
pages={295-328},
doi={10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295}

TY - JOUR
AU - Neung Woo Kim
TI - On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation
JO - Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
PY - 2017
VL - 74
IS - 3
PB - Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
SP - 295
EP - 328
SN - 1598-3021
AB - This paper examines anecdotes related to the Franks in Usama ibn Munqidh’s memoirs Kitāb al-I‘tibār (The Book of Contemplation), paying attention to the details of what the author had witnessed participating in the war against the Crusaders. The fact that Usama wrote about the Frankish issue demonstrates that the Crusade was a crucial issue for Muslims of the day. He seems to have conveyed his experiences and knowledge of the Franks in order to help the Muslims break through reality. The hatred of Usama against the Franks is evident in the expression of God’s curse and punishment for them in several anecdotes. However, some stories show some Muslims, including Usama himself, being acquainted with the Frankish people. Usama generally has an attitude of contempt and disdain for the level of Frankish civilization. He regards the Franks as inferior people, except for two groups amongst them. The first consists of the crusader knights for whom Usama shows respect and concern – he maintained a friendship with some knights. The second group consists of the Frankish people who settled in the Muslim area and became accustomed to Islamic culture.
KW - Usama ibn Munqidh;Kitāb al-I‘tibār(The Book of Contemplation);Crusades;Wars Against the Crusaders;the Franks;Hatred of the Franks;Contempt for the Frankish Culture;Merits of the Franks;Social Relations between Muslims and Franks
DO - 10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295
ER -

Neung Woo Kim. (2017). On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 74(3), 295-328.

Neung Woo Kim. 2017, "On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation", Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, vol.74, no.3 pp.295-328. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295

Neung Woo Kim "On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 74.3 pp.295-328 (2017) : 295.

Neung Woo Kim. On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation. 2017; 74(3), 295-328. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295

Neung Woo Kim. "On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 74, no.3 (2017) : 295-328.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295

Neung Woo Kim. On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University, 74(3), 295-328. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295

Neung Woo Kim. On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation. Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University. 2017; 74(3) 295-328. doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295

Neung Woo Kim. On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation. 2017; 74(3), 295-328. Available from: doi:10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295

Neung Woo Kim. "On Usama ibn Munqidh’s Perception of the Franks: Analyzing His Memoirs The Book of Contemplation" Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University 74, no.3 (2017) : 295-328.doi: 10.17326/jhsnu.74.3.201708.295