The Crusades Almanac

by Neil Schlager (Editor), Michael J. O'Neal (Editor), Marcia Merryman Means (Editor)

Overview

The Crusades covers everything from the First Crusade (1095-99) through the Ninth Crusade (1271-72).

The Crusades: Almanac discusses various topics, including the conquering of Jerusalem by the caliph Umar, pilgrimages to the Holy Land, the traditions of chivalry, Shiites and Sunnis, territorial expansion and colonization as motivations for the crusades, Knights Hospitalers and Knights Templars and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787691769
Publisher:	Gale Group
Publication date:	12/28/2004
Series:	The Crusades Reference Library
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years