The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the

The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land
- The Crusades
The Crusades is an authoritative, accessible single-volume history of the brutal struggle for the Holy Land in the Middle Ages. Thomas Asbridgeâ€”a renowned historian who writes with â€œmaximum vividnessâ€ (Joan Acocella, The New Yorker)â€”covers the years 1095 to 1291 in thisÂ big, ambitious, readable account of one of the most fascinating periods in history. From Richard the Lionheart to the mighty Saladin, from the emperors of Byzantium to the Knights Templar, Asbridgeâ€™s book is a magnificent epic of Holy War between the Christian and Islamic worlds, full of adventure, intrigue, and sweeping grandeur.
Country USA
Brand Ecco
Manufacturer Ecco
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9705215
ReleaseDate 2011-03-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780060787295

The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land