The Wars Of The Crusades: 1096-1291
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A compelling work of military history, The Wars of the Crusades: 1096-1291 chronicles nearly two centuries of fierce religious and territorial conflict between Christian and Muslim forces across the Holy Land and beyond. Terence Wise presents a meticulously detailed account of the major Crusading campaigns, from the First Crusade's chaotic march to Jerusalem in 1096 through to the fall of Acre in 1291, which marked the definitive end of the Crusader presence in the East. The narrative details the key battles, sieges, and military strategies employed by both sides, while also illuminating the political machinations and religious fervour that drove successive waves of European knights and soldiers to take the cross. Written with scholarly authority yet remaining accessible to the general reader, the work illustrates how these campaigns fundamentally shaped the medieval world and left an enduring legacy on relations between East and West.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Good, some minor wear and fading. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact.
A compelling work of military history, The Wars of the Crusades: 1096-1291 chronicles nearly two centuries of fierce religious and territorial conflict between Christian and Muslim forces across the Holy Land and beyond. Terence Wise presents a meticulously detailed account of the major Crusading campaigns, from the First Crusade's chaotic march to Jerusalem in 1096 through to the fall of Acre in 1291, which marked the definitive end of the Crusader presence in the East. The narrative details the key battles, sieges, and military strategies employed by both sides, while also illuminating the political machinations and religious fervour that drove successive waves of European knights and soldiers to take the cross. Written with scholarly authority yet remaining accessible to the general reader, the work illustrates how these campaigns fundamentally shaped the medieval world and left an enduring legacy on relations between East and West.
