The book is devoted to the study of historical, literary and iconographic traditions of depicting Muslims during the era of the Crusades. It identifies signs of otherness common to these traditions and studies the evolution of ideas about Muslims during the 12th-13th centuries. Particular attention is paid to the narrative techniques with which medieval authors create the image of the Other.

Contents:IntroductionSourcesImage of Islam in the chronicles of the First CrusadeImage of the Other: experience in analyzing conceptsMuslim idolsThe idea of converting non-believers in the chronicles of the First CrusadeImage of Muhammad in the chronicles of the CrusadeMoral traits Saracen in the chronicles of the First CrusadePolitical hierarchy of the Muslim world"Wonders of the East" in the chronicles of the First CrusadeIntellectual portrait of the SaracensMilitary tactics of MuslimsDaily life of MuslimsImage of Islam in the chronicle of Guillaume of TireMuslim rulers in the chronicle of Guillaume of TireStructure of power in the Muslim worldMuslim warrior through the eyes of G Iyoma of TyreThe way of life of MuslimsThe miraculous in the chronicle Guillaume of TireMuslims in illustrations for the chronicle of Guillaume of TireArt studio in AcreBetween text and illustration “Friends” and “strangers” - a visual code of othernessColorImaginary heraldryProportions and gestures. Frontal and profile imageAppearance of MuslimsWeaponsConclusionAppendixResumeList of abbreviationsBibliographyIndex of names