Bibliograph

The Crusades, the authoritative history of the war for the Holy Land, Thomas Asbridge

Type

Label

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

plansillustrationsmaps

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 -- The response of Islam -- The trail of champions -- The struggle for survival -- Victory in the East -- Conclusion

Target audience

adult

Classification