First published 2014
In the eleventh century, the Pope calls European Christians to arms. A massive Crusader army conquers much of the Eastern Mediterranean from Muslim control, including the holy city of Jerusalem, sacred to both faiths. For two centuries that follow, Christians and Muslims wage an epic struggle to determine who will rule the Holy Lands. Thomas Asbridge presents this monumental conflict from both Christian and Muslim perspectives through vivid and engaging narrative. The book provides detailed accounts of legendary warrior kings like Saladin and Richard the Lionheart, who became synonymous with the Crusades. It also explores the roles of major powers including the Franks, Abbasids, Seljuks, and Mamluks in this great struggle. This work serves as a feast for history enthusiasts and stands as a fundamental resource for those seeking to understand modern Middle Eastern conflicts.
Genres: history, war, non-fiction, military-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic, historical-fiction
Setting: Eastern Mediterranean, Jerusalem, Holy Lands
Period: 11th Century, 12th Century, 13th Century
744 pages · Paperback · Say Yayinlari