First Crusade: A New History

The Pope declared the First Crusade, 900 years ago, calling for European knights to wage a war against Islam and recapture Jerusalem. This period of history is recreated through tales of bold adventure and insights into early medieval society, morality, and mentality. It marked a watershed in relations between Islam and the West, setting these two world religions on a course towards deep-seated animosity and enduring enmity.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 432 pages
\n Publication date: 12 November 2020
\n Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
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A profound and intricate examination of a pivotal moment in Christian history, the First Crusade, ignited nine hundred years ago. The Pope declared that, despite the apparent pacifist teachings of the New Testament, God intended for European knights to engage in a fierce and bloody war against Islam and reclaim Jerusalem. Thus, the First Crusade emerged. This captivating period of history is brought to life through awe-inspiring and often brutal tales of daring adventure, while simultaneously offering valuable insights into early medieval society, morality, and mindset. The First Crusade marked a significant turning point in the relationship between Islam and the West, paving the way for a conflict that would sow the seeds of deep-seated animosity and enduring enmity between these two world religions. The chilling echoes of this earth-shattering clash continue to resonate throughout the world today.

[Asbridge] skillfully blends persuasive analysis with a remarkable ability to evoke dramatic tension, capturing the plight of the crusaders with remarkable depth.

\n Weight: 334g\n
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781471196423\n
Edition number: Reissue\n