by Dan Jones
First published 2019
The Crusades were a centuries-long holy war between Christians and Muslims. Dan Jones plunges readers into the chaos, brutality, and religious fervor that defined this turbulent era. From the capture of Jerusalem to the fall of Acre, "Crusaders" chronicles the triumphs and tragedies that reshaped the medieval world. In the end, the Crusaders' dream of reclaiming the Holy Land lies in ashes, a testament to the power of faith to both inspire and destroy.
Genres: history, historical-fiction, religion, military-history
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-drama, religious-conflict
Setting: Jerusalem, Acre
Period: Medieval
512 pages · Paperback · Head of Zeus
Content warnings: violence, war