{"product_id":"the-crusades-1095-1204-paperback","title":"The Crusades, 1095-1204 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new and considerably expanded edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Crusades, 1095-1204 \u003c\/em\u003ecouples vivid narrative with a clear and accessible analysis of the key ideas that prompted the conquest and settlement of the Holy Land between the First and the Fourth Crusade. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition now covers the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople, along with greater coverage of the Muslim response to the Crusades from the capture of Jerusalem in 1099 to Saladin's leadership of the counter-crusade, culminating in his struggle with Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. It also examines the complex motives of the Italian city states during the conquest of the Levant, as well as relations between the Frankish settlers and the indigenous population, both Eastern Christian and Muslim, in times of war and peace. Extended treatment of the events of the First Crusade, the failure of the Second Crusade, and the prominent role of female rulers in the Latin East feature too.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderpinned by the latest research, this book also features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- a 'Who's Who', a Chronology, a discussion of the Historiography, maps, family trees, and numerous illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- a strong collection of contemporary documents, including previously untranslated narratives and poems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- A blend of thematic and narrative chapters also consider the Military Orders, kingship, warfare and castles, and pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition provides an illuminating insight into one of the most famous and compelling periods of history\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Crusading History at Royal Holloway, University of London. He has written widely on the subject, including \u003ci\u003eThe Second Crusade: Extending the Frontiers of Christendom \u003c\/i\u003e(2007), and \u003ci\u003eHoly Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades \u003c\/i\u003e(2009); he has also appeared in numerous television programmes, such as \u003ci\u003eThe Crusades: The Crescent and the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.5 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47281828397305,"sku":"9781405872935","price":127.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/VTFJUVZrQk1hQWZzVkVNcFo5b2xQQT09.webp?v=1769058538","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-crusades-1095-1204-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}