The First Crusade

1st Edition

A Brief History with Documents

Jay Carter Rubenstein
eISBN-13: 9781319098322

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This volume reveals the ways in which the First Crusade changed the direction of warfare, religion, and perhaps history itself. By highlighting the theme of prophecy, the volume deepens students understanding of the crusading ethos. The introduction situates the First Crusade in context, from Constantine to the events twelfth-century chroniclers. The documents provide and often juxtapose a variety of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish viewpoints, offering insight into the religious, political, and personal motivations of those involved and illuminating the Crusades extensive impact and legacy.

Sold By Bedford/St. Martin's
ISBNs 1319098320, 9781319098322
Language English
Number of Pages 194
Edition 1st