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The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

By Christopher Tyerman

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
0192806556, 9780192806550, 9781429487214
Open Library ID
OL7383447M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4624577 bytes)
Pages
185\185
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

With flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman presents a clear and lively discussion of the Crusades, bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange, economic exploitation, and the relationship between past and present. He considers the effects of the Crusades on ordinary life in Western Europe, and the parts played by ordinary men and women in the conflict, and explores the term "Crusade" for contemporary political ends. Whether the Crusades are regarded as the most romantic of Christian expeditions, or the last of the barbarian invasions, they have fascinated generations ever since, and their legacy of ideas and imagery has resonated through the centuries, inspiring Hollywood movies and great works of literature. In this book, Tyerman skillfully weaves together one of the most extraordinary and vivid episodes in world history.

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