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The First Crusade: A New History,Used
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On the last Tuesday of November 1095, Pope Urban II delivered an electrifying speech that launched the First Crusade. His words set Christendom afire. Some 100,000 men, from knights to paupers, took up the callthe largest mobilization of manpower since the fall of the Roman Empire.Now, in The First Crusade, Thomas Asbridge offers a gripping account of a titanic threeyear adventure filled with miraculous victories, greedy princes and barbarity on a vast scale. Readers follow the crusaders from their mobilization in Europe (where great waves of antiSemitism resulted in the deaths of thousands of Jews), to their arrival in Constantinople, an exotic, opulent cityten times the size of any city in Europethat bedazzled the Europeans. Featured in vivid detail are the siege of Nicaea and the pivotal battle for Antioch, the single most important military engagement of the entire expedition, where the crusaders, in desperate straits, routed a larger and betterequipped Muslim army. Through all this, the crusaders were driven on by intense religious devotion, convinced that their struggle would earn them the reward of eternal paradise in Heaven. But when a hardened core finally reached Jerusalem in 1099 they unleashed an unholy wave of brutality, slaughtering thousands of Muslimsmen, women, and childrenall in the name of Christianity.The First Crusade marked a watershed in relations between Islam and the West, a conflict that set these two world religions on a course toward deepseated animosity and enduring enmity. The chilling reverberations of this earthshattering clash still echo in the world today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The First Crusade: A New History'? A: The book focuses on the events of the First Crusade, detailing how Pope Urban II's speech in 1095 mobilized a diverse group of people to embark on a religious expedition, leading to significant battles and the eventual conquest of Jerusalem.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The First Crusade: A New History' is Thomas Asbridge, a historian known for his research on the Crusades.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 448 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the First Crusade.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover, offering durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The First Crusade: A New History' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2004.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers significant events such as the mobilization of crusaders in Europe, key battles like the siege of Nicaea and the battle for Antioch, and the eventual capture of Jerusalem.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to the topic of the Crusades? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging narrative style that is accessible to both new readers and those familiar with the Crusades.
- Q: Does the book include any accounts of the impact of the Crusades on different communities? A: Yes, it discusses the impact of the Crusades, including waves of anti-Semitism and the resulting violence against Jewish communities in Europe.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The First Crusade: A New History'? A: The book explores themes of religious devotion, conflict between Christianity and Islam, and the long-term consequences of the Crusades on interfaith relations.
- Q: What makes this account of the First Crusade unique? A: Thomas Asbridge provides a comprehensive and nuanced perspective, focusing on the human experiences of the crusaders and the complexities of their motivations and actions.