The Crusades: A History From Beginning to End (Unabridged)
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3.7 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Crusades are the prototype and epitome of the Holy War. The fight to take control of the city of Jerusalem, believed to be the most sacred Holy City to two distinct religions of Christianity and Islam, has lasted far longer than the two centuries of the Crusades, and its reach has extended far further than Europe and the Middle East.
Over the course of nine organized campaigns and many more unorganized ones, the Christian West militarized in the name of God to push back the threat of Islam advancing from the East. Inside you will read about....
Peace in War: A Background to the Crusades
The First to the Eighth Crusade
Establishing the Crusader States
The Children’s Crusade and Crusading Against Christians?
The Last Crusade
And much more!
Understanding the Crusades is key in understanding the religious divides that still threaten the order of the world.
Customer Reviews
Informative but very narrow storyline
Was informative but very focused just on the actual crusaders. I was hoping for general information on what was happening in the areas affected. Also no mention about the specific pillage of Jewish communities where hundreds of thousands died for not converting as the crusades passed through their Villages. That was a constant main event throughout the whole era.