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The Crusades: The Story Of The Latin Kingdom Of Jerusalem

The Crusades: The Story Of The Latin Kingdom Of Jerusalem

T a Archer and Charles L Kingsford

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353607256
ISBN13: 9789353607258
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 10 2019
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.38
Height: 1.11 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Siege, faith, and fragile kingdoms collide in this classic crusades history book, a vivid narrative history of crusades politics, warfare and belief in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. From the first storming of medieval Jerusalem to the long, grinding struggle to hold the 12th century Holy Land, T. A. Archer and Charles L. Kingsford trace how Western lords, knights Templar and crusaders carved out, defended, and ultimately lost their precarious states. Every decision shaped the Levant. Drawing on chronicles and scholarship, the authors offer a clear, carefully argued account of rulers and rivalries, alliances with local powers, and the brutal realities of Holy Land medieval warfare. Their focus on medieval Jerusalem and Levant society illuminates courts and castles as well as battlefields, making this an essential medieval history reference book for medieval history students and an engrossing read for history buffs and readers drawn to the high drama of cross-cultural encounter. First published in the age of professionalised medieval studies, it remains a respected, highly readable classic of medieval crusades history. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for anyone seeking a complete history of crusades in the East, for those exploring the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem in depth, or for collectors building a library of enduring works on medieval warfare and civilisation.

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