Contesting the Crusades by Norman Housley
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
"This is a brilliant book. It is easily the best treatment of the historiography of the crusades." Jonathan Riley-Smith, University of Cambridge
"This first instalment of Blackwell's 'Contesting the Past' series is an impressive showing. The author provides an excellent up-to-date survey of Crusade studies, and even offers suggestions for further investigation. Highly recommended." Choice
"An excellent survey of debates and historiography, concentrating on work produced within the last fifty years. Housley provides a clear guide based on an enviable command of the literature, and for this we owe him a great debt of gratitude." The International History Review
“Lively, lucid and stimulating … [A] highly readable book.” English Historical Review
“Norman Housley has succeeded brilliantly in providing such a book; it is accessible, concise, and comprehensive."
Historian
"Housely's book should be at the very top of the reading list of anyone teaching the crusades." History
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| ISBN 13 | 9781405111898 |
| ISBN 10 | 1405111895 |
| Title | Contesting the Crusades |
| Author | Norman Housley |
| Series | Contesting The Past |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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