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The Crusades : A History

by Jonathan Riley-Smith

Synopsis

The Crusades: A History is the definitive account of a key topic in medieval and religious history. Jonathan Riley-Smith, a world authority on the subject, explores the organisation of a crusade, the experience of crusading and the crusaders themselves, producing a textbook that is as accessible as it is comprehensive.This exciting new third edition includes:- Substantial new material on crusade theory, historiography and translated texts- An expanded scope that extends the text to cover the decline of crusading in the nineteenth century- Valuable pedagogical features, such as a revised bibliography, maps, illustrations and a brand new chronologyThis book is essential reading for all students and scholars seeking to understand the Crusades and their significance in world history.

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Book Information

Copyright year 2014
ISBN-13 9781472513519
ISBN-10 1472513517
Class Copyright
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Subject
File Size 287 MB
Number of Pages 448
Shelf No. KY260
Grade Range 6-12
Ages 12-99