The Concise History of the Crusades: Edition 3

Thomas F. Madden

Sep 2013 · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

About this ebook

What is the relationship between the medieval crusades and the problems of the modern Middle East? Were the crusades the Christian equivalent of Muslim jihad? In this sweeping yet crisp history, Thomas F. Madden offers a brilliant and compelling narrative of the crusades and their contemporary relevance. Placing all of the major crusades within their medieval social, economic, religious, and intellectual environments, Madden explores the uniquely medieval world that led untold thousands to leave their homes, families, and friends to march in Christ’s name to distant lands. From Palestine and Europe's farthest reaches, each crusade is recounted in a clear, concise narrative. The author gives special attention as well to the crusades’ effects on the Islamic world and the Christian Byzantine East.

Ratings and reviews

The crusades were greatly significant , only the uneducated and modern day attention seekers say that crusades were bad and it was for power and glory and money lol , i dont understand how it can be for money when you have to travel on foot or sea and most likely die also there is nothing to gain from a desert besides i dont know why people never mention these were Christian lands untill muslims took over BY. Massacre rape and torture lol we never hear them complaining about this ! Lol

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About the author

Thomas F. Madden is professor of history and director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University. A widely recognized expert on the Crusades and Christian-Muslim relations, he is the author of numerous books, including The Fourth Crusade: The Conquest of Constantinople, Enrico Dandolo and the Rise of Venice, and Venice: A New History. Awards for his scholarship include the Haskins Medal (Medieval Academy of America) and the Otto Gründler Prize (Medieval Institute). He resides in St. Louis, Missouri.