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The Oxford Illustrated History Of The Crusades (Oxford Illustrated Histories)
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Nine Hundred Years Ago, At A Church Council In Clermont, Pope Urban Ii Delivered An Impassioned Sermon, Calling Upon Frankish Knights To Vow To March To The East To Free Christians From The Yoke Of Islamic Rule And To Liberate The Tomb Of Christ, The Holy Sepulchre In Jerusalem, From Muslim Control. Thus Began The Crusades: The Bloody And Grueling Battles Pitched Between European Knights And The Islamic Defenders Over The Course Of Two Hundred Years, Movements That Created The Legends Of King Arthur And The Holy Grail, Military Orders Such As The Knights Templar, And An Unusually Rich Tradition Of Art And Architecture.In The Oxford Illustrated History Of The Crusades, The Story Of The Crusades Is Told As Never Before In An Engrossing, Authoritative, And Comprehensive History That Ranges From The Preaching Of The First Crusade In 1095 To The Legacy Of The Crusading Ideals And Imagery That Continues Today. Here Are The Ideas Of Apologists, Propagandists, And Poets About The Crusades, As Well As The Perceptions And Motives Of The Crusaders Themselves And The Means By Which They Joined The Movementcrusaders Were Required To Take The Cross (Which Involved Making A Vow, Often At An Emotional Public Gatherings Under The Influence Of Preachers Whose Business It Was To Whip Their Audiences Up Into A Frenzy) And Were Foresworn To Wear A Cross On Their Clothing Until They Returned From Their Mission In The East. The Authors Describe The Elaborate Social And Civic Systems That Arose To Support The Crusadestaxation, For Example, Was Formalized By The Church And Monarchs To Raise Enormous Funds Needed To Wage War On This Scale; Nearly 1,000,000 Livres Tournois Were Raised From The French Church (Out Of Estimated Total Expenses Of Some 3,000,000 Livres) For Louis Ix'S First Crusade In 1248. And Here Are Vivid Descriptions Of The Battles Themselves, Frightening, Disorienting, And Dangerous Affairs, With Keen And Insightful Commentary On The Reactions Of The Muslims To A Christian Holy War. Extensively Illustrated With Hundreds Of Illustrations, Maps, Chronologies, And A Guide To Further Reading, The Oxford Illustrated History Of The Crusades Even Includes Coverage Of Crusades Outside The Eastern Mediterranean Region And Postmedieval Crusades.From Descriptions Of The Battles And Homefront Conditions, To A Throrough Evaluation Of The Clash (And Coalescence) Of Cultures, To The Legacy Of The Crusading Movement That Continues Into Our Conflicttorn Twentiethcentury, To The Enduring Artistic And Social Changes That The Crusades Wrought, The Oxford Illustrated History Of The Crusades Offers An Unsurpassed Panorama Of One Of The Great Movements In Western History. This Beautiful Work Will Engage And Inform Anyone With An Interest In The Crusades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades'? A: 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades' provides a comprehensive history of the Crusades, detailing their origins, key battles, cultural impacts, and lasting legacies from the First Crusade in 1095 to contemporary perceptions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jonathan Riley-Smith, a renowned historian specializing in the Crusades.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 436 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of the Crusades.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades' is available in hardcover, providing durability and a premium presentation.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 19, 1995.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research on the Crusades? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research due to its authoritative content, extensive illustrations, and comprehensive bibliographic references for further reading.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or maps? A: Yes, the book is extensively illustrated with hundreds of illustrations and maps to enhance the understanding of key events and contexts.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the historical period of the Crusades, spanning approximately two hundred years from the late 11th century to the post-medieval era.
- Q: Are there any discussions on the cultural impacts of the Crusades in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses both the clash and coalescence of cultures resulting from the Crusades, and their enduring artistic and social changes.
- Q: Is this book recommended for general readers interested in history? A: Absolutely, it is engaging and informative for anyone with an interest in the Crusades, making it accessible to both general readers and history enthusiasts.