Nubia, Ethiopia, and the Crusading World, 1095-1402

The Crusades had a significant impact on the development of knowledge between cultures, particularly between the Nubian kingdom of Dotawo and the Latin Christians. This book argues that the Nubian kingdom of Dotawo and the Latin Christians became increasingly connected between the twelfth and early fourteenth centuries, and that Ethiopia became the 'Ethiopia that the Latin Christians had previously been aiming to develop relations with' when Solomonic Ethiopian-Latin Christian diplomatic relations began in 1402. This process should be viewed in the wider context of the regional geo-political context.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Crusades had a profound and multifaceted impact on societies across Europe, Asia, and Africa. One of the most significant consequences of these religious wars was the facilitation of knowledge exchange between different cultures. This book makes the argument that the Nubian kingdom of Dotawo and the Latin Christians in Europe experienced a greater level of interconnectedness between the twelfth and early fourteenth centuries than previously recognized. This connection was further strengthened when diplomatic relations between Solomonic Ethiopia and Latin Christianity began in 1402.

The histories of Nubia, Ethiopia, and the Crusades were intricately intertwined during this period. By examining the relationship between Nubia and Ethiopia within the broader context of the Crusades, new insights can be gained regarding the international activities of Nubia and Ethiopia between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, as well as the regional shift in power from Dotawo to Solomonic Ethiopia in the early fourteenth century.

Prior to the fourteenth century, Nubia had been the dominant Christian power in the region, exerting influence over other Christian states in the region. However, Solomonic Ethiopia began to replace Nubia as the dominant Christian force, adopting elements of discourse that had previously been associated with Nubia, such as the claim that its ruler was the recognized protector of the Christians in north-east Africa. This process should be viewed in the context of the broader regional geopolitical landscape.

Nubia, Ethiopia, and the Crusading World, 1095-1402, will be of interest to scholars and enthusiasts of the Crusades, Nubia, and Ethiopia, particularly those interested in exploring inter-regional physical and intellectual connectivity. The book offers a comprehensive examination of the complex relationships and interactions between these three regions during a critical period in history.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367481216