Finance and the Crusades: England, c.1213-1337

ISBN-13: 9780367705589 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 222 str.

Daniel Edwards

Opis

This book investigates the financial aspects of crusading in the thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries. Taking the kingdom of England as a case study, it explores a variety of themes, such as how much crusades cost, how they were financed, how funds were transferred to the East and how crusaders fared financially after their return.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. The Cost of Crusading  2. "Public" Fundraising by the Crown  3. "Public" Fundraising by the Church  4. "Private" Fundraising by Individuals  5. Money and Logistics  6. Aftermath  Conclusion  Postscript

O autorze

Daniel Edwards completed a PhD in Medieval History at Royal Holloway, University of London, in 2020. He now teaches history at Ealing Fields High School.