{"product_id":"the-crusades-for-beginners-jack-warde-9798291174654","title":"The Crusades for Beginners: The Epic Story of the Medieval Christian-Muslim Conflict That Shaped the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Crusades for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Epic Story of the Medieval Christian-Muslim Conflict That Shaped the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into one of the most dramatic and misunderstood chapters in world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over two centuries, knights, kings, popes, and pilgrims marched to the Holy Land in the name of faith, power, and redemption. The Crusades weren't just religious wars-they were epic collisions of civilizations, cultures, and ideals. In \u003ci\u003eThe Crusades for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover the gripping story behind the headlines: who fought, why they fought, what they believed, and how the Crusades changed the course of history forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible, engaging, and expertly researched, this book is your gateway to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe real motivations\u003c\/b\u003e behind Pope Urban II's fiery call to arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe rise and fall\u003c\/b\u003e of the Crusader States, including the Kingdom of Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegendary figures\u003c\/b\u003e like Richard the Lionheart and Saladin-separated from the myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe shocking sack of Constantinople\u003c\/b\u003e during the Fourth Crusade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEveryday lives\u003c\/b\u003e of peasants, knights, merchants, and monks caught in the crossfire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the \u003cb\u003eenduring legacy\u003c\/b\u003e of the Crusades in politics, religion, and modern conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Crusades for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e makes complex history come alive. Whether you're a curious reader, a student, or simply someone who loves true stories of courage, betrayal, and belief, this book will leave you informed-and fascinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you've ever wondered what really happened in the Crusades, this is where your journey begins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Warde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798291174654\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Jack Warde","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47637425651967,"sku":"9798291174654","price":12.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_59d55005-3bf0-4749-8706-fbc3632d5171.jpg?v=1765116136","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-crusades-for-beginners-jack-warde-9798291174654","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}