The Crusades : a history of armed pilgrimage and holy war / Geoffrey Hindley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hindley, Geoffrey.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crusades.

Physical Description:

xx, 300 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Edition:

First Carroll and Graf edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2003.

Summary:

In this absorbing and informative new book, medieval scholar Hindley recounts the colorful history behind the Crusades that for more than five centuries have periodically perturbed European history, troubled Christian consciences, and embittered Muslim attitudes toward the West.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-291) and index.

First published in the UK by Constable in 2003.

ISBN:

0786711051 :

OCLC:

52043529