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The Crusades

The Crusades

Hardcover

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral ChristianityGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 1025580818
ISBN13: 9781025580814
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Crusades provides a concise and insightful overview of the monumental series of religious military campaigns that defined the medieval era. Richard Ager Newhall meticulously examines the complex motivations behind the movement, from the religious fervor of the common people to the political maneuvering of kings and popes. The work covers the period from the initial call for the First Crusade to the eventual decline of the movement, highlighting the pivotal battles, the establishment of the Crusader states, and the clash of cultures between the West and the Islamic world.

By focusing on the socio-economic and political undercurrents of the time, The Crusades offers readers a balanced perspective on how these holy wars transformed trade, culture, and diplomacy across Europe and the Middle East. It serves as an essential introduction for anyone seeking to understand the lasting impact of this tumultuous chapter in human history. Newhall's clear and engaging narrative brings to life the figures and events that shaped the boundaries of the medieval world.

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