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The Crusades: A History
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Pulls Off The Enviable Feat Of Summing Up Seven Centuries Of Religious Warfare In A Crisp 309 Pages Of Text.Dennis Drabelle, Washington Post Book Worldin This Authoritative Work, Jonathan Rileysmith Provides The Definitive Account Of The Crusades: An Account Of The Theology Of Violence Behind The Crusades, The Major Crusades, The Experience Of Crusading, And The Crusaders Themselves. With A Wealth Of Fascinating Detail, Rileysmith Brings To Life These Stirring Expeditions To The Holy Land And The Politics And Personalities Behind Them. This New Edition Includes Revisions Throughout As Well As A New Preface And Afterword In Which Jonathan Rileysmith Surveys Recent Developments In The Field And Examines Responses To The Crusades In Different Periods, From The Romantics To The Islamic World Today.From Reviews Of The First Edition:Everything Is Here: The Crusades To The Holy Land, And Against The Albigensians, The Moors, The Pagans In Eastern Europe, The Turks, And The Enemies Of The Popes. Rileysmith Writes A Beautiful, Lucid Prose, . . . [And His Book] Is Packed With Facts And Action.Choicea Concise, Clearly Written Synthesis . . . By One Of The Leading Historians Of The Crusading Movement. Robert S. Gottfried, Historiana Lively And Flowing Narrative [With] An Enormous Cast Of Characters That Is Not A Mere Catalog But A History. . . . A Remarkable Achievement.Thomas E. Morrissey, Church Historysuperb.Reuven S. Aviyonah, Speculuma Firstrate Onevolume Survey Of The Crusading Movement From 1074 . . . To 1798.Southwest Catholic
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Crusades: A History'? A: The book provides a comprehensive account of the Crusades, covering the theology of violence, major expeditions, and the experiences of the crusaders.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jonathan Riley-Smith, a noted historian of the crusading movement.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 400 pages.
- Q: What edition is available for this book? A: This is the second edition of 'The Crusades: A History', published on June 11, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners interested in the Crusades? A: Yes, the book is a concise and clearly written synthesis, making it accessible for beginners while still being informative for more knowledgeable readers.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Does this book include recent developments in Crusades scholarship? A: Yes, the new edition features revisions and includes a new Preface and Afterword that discuss recent developments in the field.
- Q: What are some notable reviews of the book? A: The book has been praised for its beautiful prose, clarity, and as a remarkable achievement in historical synthesis by various reviewers.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Europe.