The Crusades (Elite)

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pp.64.paperback edition, Elite series number 19.”Born of a mixture of religious fervour, military ardour and political will, the Crusades ( 1095 – 1291) remain a fascinating and misunderstood aspect of medieval history. Born amid immense suffering and bloodshed the Kingdom of Jerusalem remained a battlefield for almost 200 years. The Crusades raised to campaign for it gave rise to the Military Orders of the Templars and Hopitallers as well as numerous smaller orders, and were a backdrop to the careers of some of history’s most famous leaders including Richard ‘The Lionheart’ and Saladin. David Nicolle recounts the background and events of these fundamental campaigns that scarred the Late Medieval period.”old price label affixed to front cover

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ISBN 0850458544
ISBN13 9780850458541
Number of pages 64
Original Title The Crusades (Elite)
Published Date 1997
Book Condition Good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication London
Edition Reprint
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pp.64.paperback edition, Elite series number 19.”Born of a mixture of religious fervour, military ardour and political will, the Crusades ( 1095 – 1291) remain a fascinating and misunderstood aspect of medieval history. Born amid immense suffering and bloodshed the Kingdom of Jerusalem remained a battlefield for almost 200 years. The Crusades raised to campaign for it gave rise to the Military Orders of the Templars and Hopitallers as well as numerous smaller orders, and were a backdrop to the careers of some of history’s most famous leaders including Richard ‘The Lionheart’ and Saladin. David Nicolle recounts the background and events of these fundamental campaigns that scarred the Late Medieval period.”old price label affixed to front cover

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Weight 1 kg