The Crusades, c. 1071-c. 1291

The Crusades, c. 1071-c. 1291

by Richard

Part of Cambridge medieval textbooks

1999
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The aim of this book is to provide for the student and general reader a concise history of the crusades. Professor Richard considers the consequences of the crusades, such as the establishment of the Latin east, and its organisation into a group of feudal states, as well as crusading contacts with the Muslim world, eastern Christians, Byzantines and Mongols. Also considered are the organisation and financing of expeditions, and the organisation of operations and supply.

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    How does Jean Richard challenge or expand your prior understanding of the Crusades beyond the traditional narrative of religious conflict?

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    Richard highlights the complex web of interactions between the Latin East, the Muslim world, Eastern Christians, Byzantines, and Mongols; which of these cultural contacts did you find most surprising or significant?

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