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100 1 _aMichaud, J. Fr.
_q(Joseph Fr.),
_d1767-1839
245 1 4 _aThe History of the Crusades (vol. 1 of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-01
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The History of the Crusades (vol. 1 of 3)" by Joseph François Michaud is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work meticulously chronicles the series of military campaigns initiated by European Christians to reclaim Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim rule, presenting not just the events but also the social and religious contexts that shaped them. The Crusades are portrayed as a significant chapter in European history, characterized by fervent devotion, heroism, and complex geopolitical interactions. The opening of the book establishes the historical backdrop of the Crusades, beginning with early Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land and the profound significance of Jerusalem in Christian theology. It details the rise of Islam, the subsequent conquests of Jerusalem by Muslim forces, and the fluctuating fortunes of Christians under varying Muslim rulers. Michaud emphasizes the chaotic political atmosphere of the period, illustrating how the loss of Jerusalem prompted a wave of religious fervor and a strong desire among European Christians to reclaim the holy city, thus setting the stage for the Crusades that would follow. The narrative weaves together themes of faith, cultural exchange, and the complexities of medieval European and Muslim societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrusades
700 1 _aRobson, William,
_d1785-1863
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49104
999 _c89942
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