Sacred Violence: The European Crusades to the Middle East, 1095-1396 - Couverture souple

Claster, Jill N.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1442600608 ISBN 13 : 9781442600607

Editeur : University of Toronto Press, 2009

Synopsis

In Sacred Violence, renowned medieval historian Jill N. Claster examines warfare between Christians and Muslims for control of the embattled city of Jerusalem. Beyond the battlefield, however, Claster explains the relationship of Jews, Christians, and Muslims to the Holy City and how that relationship still resonates today. The book encompasses the history of the kingdom founded by the Crusaders which lasted, against all odds, for two hundred years, and details the richness that emerged from the interplay of its many cultural groups. It also tells the story of how and why the Crusades came about, their impact on the Middle East and Europe, and their legacy to subsequent generations.

Sacred Violence includes twenty-eight black-and-white images, a sumptuous colour insert, and numerous maps to draw the reader closer to this tumultuous history. A chronology and a list of key rulers provide further clarification of events. An extensive bibliography is included.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The late Jill N. Claster was Professor of Medieval History at New York University and Director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies at New York University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Toronto Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1442600608
• ISBN 13: 9781442600607
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 376
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• Personne responsable: non disponible