The Crusaders Or Scenes, Events And Characters From The Times Of The Crusades

By Thomas Keightley

Book Overview

The Crusaders Or Scenes, Events And Characters From The Times Of The Crusades by Thomas Keightley is a historical account of the Crusades, a series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims in the medieval period. The book covers the period from the 11th to the 13th century and provides a detailed description of the various events that took place during this time. The author brings to life the different characters involved in the Crusades, including the leaders of the Christian armies such as Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, the Muslim ruler who led the defense against the Crusaders. Keightley also describes the political and religious context of the Crusades, including the role of the Pope and the Church in promoting the wars. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Crusades, their causes, and their impact on the history of Europe and the Middle East. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history, military history, or the history of religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162760435
• ISBN13: 9781162760438
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"