Christians under the Crescent and Muslims under the Cross c.630 - 1923

This book explores the treatment of Christians and Muslims by rulers of different faiths, from the Arab conquests to the exchange of Orthodox Christians and Muslims in Turkey in 1923. It uses primary sources to examine the mentality of those who composed them and their audiences, highlighting the nuances and features of the experiences of Christian subjects under Muslim rule and Muslim subjects under Christian rule.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the complex dynamics that emerged when rulers of one faith bestowed their subjects, who belonged to a different religion, with distinct statuses. It explores the intricate relationships these rulers established with their subjects and the interactions between individuals from the Muslim and Christian faiths. Spanning a chronological arc from the Arab conquests in the Near East in the 630s to the exchange of Orthodox Christians and Muslims between Turkey and Greece in 1923, the volume offers a detailed analysis of the similarities and differences between Christian and Muslim lands. Through organized topics, Berto highlights how coexistence and conflicts unfolded, often taking unexpected directions. Primary sources are extensively utilized to examine the mindset of those who composed these texts and their intended audiences. By doing so, the book sheds light on the nuanced and multifaceted experiences of Christian subjects under Muslim rule and Muslim subjects under Christian rule.

Christians under the Crescent and Muslims under the Cross serves as an invaluable resource for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars engaged in the study of the relationships between Christians and Muslims, religious minorities, and the Near East and the Mediterranean from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century. It provides a deep understanding of the historical, social, and cultural factors that shaped these interactions and contributes to our broader understanding of the complex tapestry of the world's religious and cultural heritage.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 154 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367608569