The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades Hardcover - 1995
by Jonathan Riley-Smith (Editor)
The story of the Crusades is told as never before in this 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 continue today. in color.
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This richly illustrated book presents a readable, authoritative, and comprehensive history of the Crusades, from the preaching of the First Crusade in 1095 to the legacy of crusading ideals and imagery today. Written by a team of leading Crusade scholars, it covers crusading in many different theatres of war. The ideas of apologists, propagandists, and poets, and the perceptions and motives of the crusaders themselves are described, as are the reactions of the Muslims to Christian holy war. The book highlights the remarkable art and architecture associated with the Crusades, and offers fascinating insights into the history of the knightly orders, such as the Knights Templar and the Knights of St John. The volume includes detailed reference material: maps, chronology, a guide to further reading, and a full index. It will be welcomed by anyone interested in the ideals and history of the Crusades.
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- Title The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades
- Author Jonathan Riley-Smith (Editor)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 472
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford
- Date 1995
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps
- ISBN 9780198204350 / 0198204353
- Weight 2.99 lbs (1.36 kg)
- Dimensions 10.02 x 7.8 x 1.29 in (25.45 x 19.81 x 3.28 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Library of Congress subjects Crusades
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 94024229
- Dewey Decimal Code 909.7
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Citations
- Booklist, 11/01/1995, Page 452
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