Jerusalem falls : seven centuries of war and peace / John D. Hosler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hosler, John D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion.

Jerusalem--History.

Jerusalem.

Jerusalem--Religion.

Jerusalem--History, Military.

Genre:

History.

Military history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

New Haven, Connecticut : Yale University Press, [2022]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The first full account of the medieval struggle for Jerusalem, from the seventh to the thirteenth century The history of Jerusalem is one of conflict, faith, and empire. Few cities have been attacked as often and as savagely. This was no less true in the Middle Ages. From the Persian sack in 614 through the bloody First Crusade and beyond, Jerusalem changed hands countless times. But despite these horrific acts of violence, its story during this period is also one of interfaith tolerance and accord. In this gripping history, John D. Hosler explores the great clashes and delicate settlements of medieval Jerusalem. He examines the city’s many sieges and considers the experiences of its inhabitants of all faiths. The city’s conquerors consistently acknowledged and reinforced the rights of those religious minorities over which they ruled. Deeply researched, this account reveals the way in which Jerusalem’s past has been constructed on partial histories—and urges us to reckon with the city’s broader historical contours.

"From the Persian sack in 614 through the bloody First Crusade and beyond, Jerusalem changed hands numerous times throughout the Middle Ages. But, despite these horrific acts of violence, its story during this period is also one of interfaith tolerance and accord. John D. Hosler explores the great clashes and delicate settlements of medieval Jerusalem. Deeply researched, this account reveals the way in which Jerusalem's past has been constructed on partial histories - and urges us to reckon with the city's broader historical contours"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

ILLUSTRATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

I ISLAM AWAKENS 614 AND 638

II SUNNI AND SHIA THE 970s AND 1070s

III ANKLE-DEEP BLOOD 1098 AND 1099

IV SALADIN THE MERCIFUL THE 1100s AND 1187

V ALLIANCES AND ANTICHRISTS 1229 AND 1244

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX: ATTACKS ON AND EXCHANGES OF MEDIEVAL JERUSALEM

NOTES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [287]-322) and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780300268690

0300268696

0-300-26869-6

OCLC:

1348492284