The Crusades : the authoritative history of the war for the Holy Land / Thomas Asbridge.

Título:

ISBN:

9780060787288

Autor personal:

Asbridge, Thomas S.

Edición:

First U.S. edition.

Información de publicación:

New York : Ecco Press, [2010]

Descripción física:

767 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Nota general:

First published in Great Britain in 2010 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd.

Síntesis:

Drawing on painstaking original research and an intimate knowledge of the Near East, Thomas Asbridge uncovers what drove Muslims and Christians alike to embrace the ideals of "jihad" and crusade, revealing how these holy wars reshaped the medieval world and why they continue to influence events today.

Término geográfico:

Islamic Empire -- Relations -- Europe.

Europe -- Relations -- Islamic Empire.

Europe -- Church history -- 600-1500

Middle East -- History

DAK_SUBJECT_TERM_DISPLAY:

Crusades

Religion and civilization

Christianity and other religions

Civilization, Medieval

Religious tolerance -- History To 1500.

Aggressiveness -- Religious aspects