| Description |
1 online resource (167 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
A very short introductions |
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Very short introductions.
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| Contents |
Contents; Preface; List of maps; List of illustrations; Introduction; 1 Definition; 2 Crusades in the eastern Mediterranean; 3 Crusades in the west; 4 The impact of the Crusades; 5 Holy war; 6 The business of the cross; 7 Holy lands; Conclusion; Further reading; Chronology; Index |
| Summary |
Crusading fervour gripped Europe for over 200 years, creating one of the most vivid episodes in world history, inspiring Hollywood movies and great works of literature. Christopher Tyerman presents a lively discussion of the Crusades, bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange and economic exploitation |
| Notes |
Previously published as: Fighting for Christendom. 2004 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Crusades.
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HISTORY.
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Crusades
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2005019578 |
| ISBN |
9780191517501 |
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019151750X |
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1280762926 |
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9781280762925 |
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9786610762927 |
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6610762929 |
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9781429487214 |
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1429487216 |
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9780191578113 |
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0191578118 |
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