It is in the perspective of Paul Moses after years as a journalist to question. In this case he questions the accepted depiction of the true role that Saint Francis plays as he feels, “Spectacular as it was, Francis journey to Damietta plays little role in the timeworn portrayal of the saint…” and that, “… the truth about saint Francis relationship to Islam and the crusades was covered up” (Moses 3). This wasn’t unusual for the times as the church wanted to maintain the saintly image for figures such as the beloved Saint Francis. This only fuels the questions that lead to the book itself. The book itself is an argument to not only the value of the interaction, but the impact it had on the crusades, and the impact that it can have
