How have the crusades contributed to Islamist rage and terrorism today? Were the crusades the Christian equivalent of modern 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 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, family, and friends to march in Christ's name to distant lands. From Palestine and Europe's farthest reaches, each crusade is recounted in clear, concise narrative. The author gives special attention as well to the crusades' effects on the Islamic world and the Christian Byzantine East.
- ISBN10 0742538222
- ISBN13 9780742538221
- Publish Date 1 May 2005
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 21 September 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
- Edition Revised ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English