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

Synopsis

In The 11th Century, A Vast Christian Army, Summoned To Holy War By The Pope, Rammpaged Through The Muslim World Of The Eastern Mediterrannean, Seizing Possession Of Jerusalem, A City Revered By Both Faiths. Over The 200 Years That Followed, Islam & The West Fought For Domination Over The Holy Land, Clashing In A Series Of Brutal Wars. The Coming Of The Crusades -- The Response Of Islam -- The Trail Of Champions -- The Struggle For Survival -- Victory In The East -- Conclusion: The Legacy Of The Crusades. Thomas Asbridge. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.