The History Of The Crusades: For The Recovery And Possession Of The Holy Land (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428642164)

""The History of the Crusades: For the Recovery and Possession of the Holy Land"" by Charles Mills is a comprehensive account of the famous religious wars that took place during the Middle Ages. The book covers the period from the 11th to the 13th centuries when European Christians launched a series of military expeditions to reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control. Mills provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and religious factors that led to the Crusades and the key events that occurred during each campaign. He also explores the impact of the Crusades on European society, including the rise of feudalism and the development of trade and commerce.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different phase of the Crusades. The first part covers the initial call to arms by Pope Urban II in 1095 and the subsequent First Crusade, which resulted in the capture of Jerusalem in 1099. The second part covers the Second and Third Crusades, which were launched in response to Muslim recapture of Jerusalem. The final part covers the Fourth Crusade and the subsequent Crusader states established in the Holy Land.Overall, ""The History of the Crusades"" is a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant events in medieval history. It provides an insightful look at the motivations behind the Crusades and the impact they had on both Europe and the Middle East.Circumstances Which Led To The Holy Wars. March Of The Crusaders Through Asia Minor. All Crusades Are Discussed.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: Charles Mills
ISBN-10: 1428642161
ISBN-13: 9781428642164
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2006
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d