| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
767 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Note |
First published in Great Britain in 2010 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [687]-742) and index. |
| 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. |
| Contents |
Part I: The coming of the Crusades. Holy war, holy land -- Syrian ordeals -- The sacred city -- Creatingthe crusader states -- Outremer -- Crusading reborn -- Part II. The response of Islam. Muslim revival -- The light of faith -- The wealth of Egypt -- Heir or usurper -- The sultan of Islam -- Holy warrior -- Part III. The trail of champions. Called to crusade -- The conqueror challenged -- The coming kings -- Lionheart -- Jerusalem -- Resolution -- Part IV. The struggle for survival. Rejuvenation -- New paths -- A saint at war -- Part V. Victory in the East. Lion of Egypt -- The Holy Land reclaimed -- Conclusion: The Legacy of the Crusades. |
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Crusades.
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Religion and civilization.
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Christianity and other religions.
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Civilization, Medieval.
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Religious tolerance -- History -- To 1500.
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Aggressiveness -- Religious aspects.
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Islamic Empire -- Relations -- Europe.
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Europe -- Relations -- Islamic Empire.
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Europe -- Church history -- 600-1500.
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Middle East -- History.
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| ISBN |
9780060787288 |
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0060787287 |
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9780060787295 |
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0060787295 |
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