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The Crusades: An Encyclopedia 4 Volume Set

By Alan V. Murray

Book information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2006
ISBN
1576078620, 9781576078624
Open Library ID
OL8746900M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
29 MB (30250162 bytes)
Pages
1550\1550
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The Crusades: An Encyclopedia surveys all aspects of the crusading movement from its origins in the 11th century to its decline in the 16th century. Unlike other works, which focus on the eastern Mediterranean region, this expansive four-volume encyclopedia also includes the struggle of Christendom against its enemies in Iberia, Eastern Europe, and the Baltic region, and also covers the military orders, crusades against fellow Christians, heretics, and more.This work includes comprehensive entries on personalities such as Godfrey of Bouillon, who refused the title "King of Jerusalem," and St. Bernard of Clairvaux, who tore up his own clothing to make symbols of the cross for crusaders, as well as key events, countries, places, and themes that shed light on everything from the propaganda that inspired crusading warriors to the ways in which they fought. Special coverage of topics such as taxation, pilgrimage, warfare, chivalry, and religious orders give readers an appreciation of the multifaceted nature of these "holy wars."

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