The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction
| AUTHOR | Tyerman, Christopher |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press (01/12/2006) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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With flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman presents a clear and lively discussion of the Crusades, bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange, economic exploitation, and the relationship between past and present. He considers the effects of the Crusades on ordinary life in Western Europe, and the parts played by ordinary men and women in the conflict, and explores the term "Crusade" for contemporary political ends. Whether the Crusades are regarded as the most romantic of Christian expeditions, or the last of the barbarian invasions, they have fascinated generations ever since, and their legacy of ideas and imagery has resonated through the centuries, inspiring Hollywood movies and great works of literature. In this book, Tyerman skillfully weaves together one of the most extraordinary and vivid episodes in world history.
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ISBN-13:
9780192806550
ISBN-10:
0192806556
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
192
Carton Quantity:
60
Product Dimensions:
4.44 x 0.45 x 6.92 inches
Weight:
0.37 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
History | Military - General
History | Europe - Medieval
History | Middle East - General
Dewey Decimal:
909.07
Library of Congress Control Number:
2005019578
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With flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman presents a clear and lively discussion of the Crusades, bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange, economic exploitation, and the relationship between past and present. He considers the effects of the Crusades on ordinary life in Western Europe, and the parts played by ordinary men and women in the conflict, and explores the term "Crusade" for contemporary political ends. Whether the Crusades are regarded as the most romantic of Christian expeditions, or the last of the barbarian invasions, they have fascinated generations ever since, and their legacy of ideas and imagery has resonated through the centuries, inspiring Hollywood movies and great works of literature. In this book, Tyerman skillfully weaves together one of the most extraordinary and vivid episodes in world history.
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Author:
Tyerman, Christopher
Christopher Tyerman has been a Research Fellow in medieval history at the University of Oxford, and is now Lecturer in Medieval History at Hertford College, Oxford, and the Head of History at Harrow School, Middlesex.
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