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Record Number: 7926 Author(s)/Creator(s): Hodgson , Natasha Contributor(s): Title: The Role of Kerbogha's Mother in the "Gesta Francorum" and Selected Chronicles of the First Crusade [The author argues for more scholarly attention on Kerbogha's mother, presented as an educated, loving mother who warns her warrior son of the Christians' sure victory. This character in the "Gesta Francorum" presents evidence of the author's intentions and provides an interesting study of views on women and motherhood. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: Gendering the Crusades.  Edited by Susan B. Edgington and Sarah Lambert.  University of Wales Press, 2001.  Pages 163 - 176. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Chronicles Crusades in Literature Gesta Francorum et Aliorum, Chronicle Mother of Kerbogha of Mosul, Turkish General During the First Crusade (Literary Figure) Mothers in Literature Saracens in Literature Women in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Century: 11-12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University of Hull [Ph. D. student] Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2001. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 0708317057

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