《The Crusades A Very Short Introduction》
by Christopher Tyerman (Author)
Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: OUP Oxford; New Edition edition (13 Oct. 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0192806556
ISBN-13: 978-0192806550
Product Dimensions:17.3 x 1 x 10.9 cm
Crusading
fervour gripped Europe for over 200 years, creating one of the most
extraordinary, vivid episodes in world history. Whether the Crusades are
regarded as the most romantic of Christian expeditions, or the last of
the barbarian invasions, they have fascinated generations ever since,
and their legacy of ideas and imagery has resonated through the
centuries, inspiring Hollywood movies and great works of literature.
Even today, to invoke the Crusades is to stir deep cultural myths,
assumptions and prejudices.
Yet despite their powerful hold on
our imaginations, our knowledge of them remains obscured an distorted by
time. Were the Crusaders motivated by spiritual rewards, or by greed?
Were the Crusades an experiment in European colonialism, or a
manifestation of religious love? How were they organized and founded?
With
customary flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman picks his way
through the many debates to present a clear and lively discussion of the
Crusades; bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange,
economic exploitation, and the relationship between past and present.
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Dr. Christopher Tyerman is lecturer in Medieval History at Hertford College and New College, Oxford. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and editor of 'Oxford Historian'. He has published extensively on crusading history.
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