Interludes of Peace in the Medieval Latin East

Interludes of Peace in the Medieval Latin East undertakes a multifaceted examination of peacemaking processes as they unfolded in the medieval Latin East. Perhaps less heroic than war, these peacemaking endeavours make a significant contribution to our understanding of life in the medieval Middle East during the Crusades. This book considers how ceasefires, truces, and peace treaties were achieved through a process of mutual acculturation between crusaders and local Muslim societies and the mech