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Dr. James Wilson is a Researcher affiliated with the Academic Group for the History of Religions at the University of Konstanz since June 2022, and a member of the Zukunftskolleg research college. His work focuses on reversing traditional Crusade historiography by examining colonialist and orientalist influences in 19th-century European translations of medieval Arabic chronicles.
- Specializes in Islamic perspectives on the Crusades
- Analyzes colonial entanglements in manuscript translation
- Investigates textual selection processes of Arabic sources
- Focuses on Ibn al-ʿAdim’s Zubda al-halab as case study
His research bridges Crusader studies, postcolonial historiography, and Arabic manuscript analysis. Recent accolades include the 2024 Messmer Foundation Research Award for his project "Translating the Crusades: Historical Legacies of the Orientalist Translation Movement."
- Examines epistemological impacts of colonial-era curation
- Compares 19th-century translations with original manuscripts
- Studies diplomatic practices in medieval Syria
Scientific Awards
- Messmer Foundation Research Award (2024)
Institutional Affiliations
- Academic Group for the History of Religions (University of Konstanz)
- Zukunftskolleg research college (University of Konstanz)
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