The First Crusade: The Accounts Of Eyewitnesses And Participants (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162981802)

The First Crusade: The Accounts Of Eyewitnesses And Participants is a historical book written by August C. Krey. The book provides a detailed account of the First Crusade, which was launched in 1096 by the Christian states of Europe in an attempt to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims. Krey uses primary sources such as letters, chronicles, and eyewitness accounts to reconstruct the events of the First Crusade. The book covers the motivations behind the Crusade, the journey to Jerusalem, the battles fought, and the eventual capture of the city. The author also explores the impact of the Crusade on Europe and the Middle East, including the establishment of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. The book is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in medieval history, the Crusades, or the interactions between Christianity and Islam.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: August C. Krey
ISBN-10: 1162981806
ISBN-13: 9781162981802
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d