Andrew Jotischky
The Crusades: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780745930
- author:
- Andrew Jotischky
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Anglo-Saxon 500-1000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Crusades: A Beginner's Guide by Andrew Jotischky The First Crusade, launched by Pope Urban II in 1095, was a pivotal event in the Middle Ages that transformed Christian and Islamic relations forever. This conflict, which lasted over 200 years, drew tens of thousands of people into its cause, making it one of the largest events of the period. Andrew Jotischky's book provides a comprehensive primer on the key events of the Crusades, focusing on the experience of those who participated in this complex and multifaceted conflict. The book features textboxes with detailed information on important sites, figures, and battles, shedding light on the motivations and experiences of both crusaders and those living in a crusading society. By exploring the history of the Crusades, Jotischky's book offers insights into how these events continue to shape politics today.
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