The Crusades, the authoritative history of the war for the Holy Land, Thomas Asbridge
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The Crusades, the authoritative history of the war for the Holy Land, Thomas Asbridge
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [687]-742) and index
Illustrations
illustrationsmapsplates
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Crusades
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
525318942
Responsibility statement
Thomas Asbridge
Sub title
the authoritative history of the war for the Holy Land
Summary
Drawing on painstaking original research and an intimate knowledge of the Near East, Thomas Asbridge uncovers what drove Muslims and Christians alike to embrace the ideals of "jihad" and crusade, revealing how these holy wars reshaped the medieval world and why they continue to influence events today
Table Of Contents
The coming of the Crusades. Holy war, holy land -- Syrian ordeals -- Sacred city -- Creating the crusader states -- Outremer -- Crusading reborn -- The response of Islam. Muslim revival -- Light of faith -- Wealth of Egypt -- Heir or usurper -- Sultan of Islam -- Holy warrior -- The trial of champions. Called to crusade -- Conqueror challenged -- Coming of kings -- Lionheart -- Jerusalem -- Resolution -- The struggle for survival. Rejuvenation -- New paths -- Saint at war -- Victory in the east. Lion of Egypt -- Holy Land reclaimed -- Conclusion: Legacy of the crusades
Target audience
adult
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- Christianity and other religions
- Religious tolerance + History -- To 1500
- Europe -- Church history
- Islamic Empire -- Relations -- Europe
- Middle Eastern and North African interest
- Europe -- Church history -- 600-1500
- Church history -- 600-1500, Middle Ages
- Crusades
- Religion and civilization
- Civilization, Medieval
- Europe -- Relations -- Islamic Empire
- Middle East -- History
- Aggressiveness + Religious aspects
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- Christianity and other religions
- Religious tolerance + History -- To 1500
- Europe -- Church history
- Islamic Empire -- Relations -- Europe
- Middle Eastern and North African interest
- Europe -- Church history -- 600-1500
- Church history -- 600-1500, Middle Ages
- Crusades
- Religion and civilization
- Civilization, Medieval
- Europe -- Relations -- Islamic Empire
- Middle East -- History
- Aggressiveness + Religious aspects
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