[MR] Saracens

[Michelle King]

> 'Saracen' is a generic term used during the Crusades
> that refers to Middle
> Eastern peoples (i.e., Muslims) hostile to the
> Christian crusaders.  

As opposed to "Moors", who were the Muslims in Spain
and North Africa.  Should this good gentle decide he's
more interested in Moors than Saracens, please feel
free to give him my email address.  ;)

Cheers,
Doña Violante

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