The emperor and the elephant: Christians and Muslims in the age of Charlemagne

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Diplomacy -- Political Context -- Sources -- Chapter 2. Perception and Practice in Carolingian Diplomacy with the Islamic World -- Problems of Perspective -- Considering the Other -- Christ and Belial -- Envoys -- Travel -- Reception -- Gifts -- Eating the Fish -- Chapter...

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Main Author: Ottewill-Soulsby, Sam (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Princeton Princeton University Press 2023
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Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Karl, I., Heiliges Römisches Reich, Kaiser 747-814 / Christian / Muslim / History
Further subjects:B Islam Relations Christianity History To 1500
B Christianity and other religions Islam History To 1500
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