In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an introduction to the complex history of crusading.
Steers readers through the key debates in this popular area of medieval history.
Draws on the author's 30 years' experience of crusading scholarship.
Issues addressed range from the definition of 'crusade', through the motivation and intentions of the crusaders, to the consequences of the crusades for European society
In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an introduction to the complex history of crusa...
Increasingly, historians acknowledge the significance of crusading activity in the fifteenth century, and they have started to explore the different ways in which it shaped contemporary European society. Just as important, however, was the range of interactions which took place between the three faith communities which were most affected by crusade, namely the Catholic and Orthodox worlds, and the adherents of Islam. Discussion of these interactions forms the theme of this book. Two essays consider the impact of the fall of Constantinople in 1453 on the conquering Ottomans and the conquered...
Increasingly, historians acknowledge the significance of crusading activity in the fifteenth century, and they have started to explore the different w...
