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The Nile on eBay Contesting the Crusades by Norman Housley In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an introduction to the complex history of crusading. * Steers readers through the key debates in this popular area of medieval history. * Draws on the author's 30 years' experience of crusading scholarship. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an introduction to the complex history of crusading. Steers readers through the key debates in this popular area of medieval history. Draws on the author's 30 years' experience of crusading scholarship. Issues addressed range from the definition of 'crusade', through the motivation and intentions of the crusaders, to the consequences of the crusades for European society Back Cover In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an authoritative introduction to the crusades.Drawing on 30 years’ experience, Housley steers readers through the key historical debates. Almost every aspect of the long and complex history of crusading has been the subject of energetic discussion, and Housley’s account addresses issues ranging from the definition of ‘crusade’, through the origins and character of the First Crusade, to problems explaining and interpreting the later crusades. The author also reviews two debates that relate to the entire crusading experience: the intentions and motivations of the crusaders; and what the consequences of crusading were for European society and government in the Middle Ages, and for the relationship between Catholic Christianity and other faiths. Flap In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an authoritative introduction to the crusades. Drawing on 30 years' experience, Housley steers readers through the key historical debates. Almost every aspect of the long and complex history of crusading has been the subject of energetic discussion, and Housley's account addresses issues ranging from the definition of 'crusade', through the origins and character of the First Crusade, to problems explaining and interpreting the later crusades. The author also reviews two debates that relate to the entire crusading experience: the intentions and motivations of the crusaders; and what the consequences of crusading were for European society and government in the Middle Ages, and for the relationship between Catholic Christianity and other faiths. Author Biography Norman Housley is Professor of History at the University of Leicester. His previous publications include The Italian Crusades, 1254–1343 (1982), The Later Crusades: From Lyons to Alcazar 1274–1580 (1992), and Religious Warfare in Europe, 1400–1536 (2002). Table of Contents Preface. Abbreviations. Acknowledgements. Chronology. 1. Defining the Crusade. 2. The Origins and Character of the First Crusade. 3. The Development of Crusading in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries. 4. The Intentions and Motivations of Crusaders. 5. Crusading Outside the Latin East in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries. 6. Crusading After 1291. 7. Consequences: The Effect of the Crusades on the Development of Europe and on Relations Between Catholic Christianity and other Faiths. Index Review "This book should be in the library of every serious student of the crusades." Alfred J. Andrea, The University of Vermont "This is a brilliant book. It is easily the best treatment of the historiography of the crusades." Jonathan Riley-Smith, University of Cambridge "This first instalment of Blackwell's 'Contesting the Past' series is an impressive showing. The author provides an excellent up-to-date survey of Crusade studies, and even offers suggestions for further investigation. Highly recommended." Choice "An excellent survey of debates and historiography, concentrating on work produced within the last fifty years. Housley provides a clear guide based on an enviable command of the literature, and for this we owe him a great debt of gratitude." The International History Review "Lively, lucid and stimulating … [A] highly readable book." English Historical Review "Norman Housley has succeeded brilliantly in providing such a book; it is accessible, concise, and comprehensive." Historian "Housely's book should be at the very top of the reading list of anyone teaching the crusades." History Long Description In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an authoritative introduction to the crusades. Drawing on 30 years experience, Housley steers readers through the key historical debates. Almost every aspect of the long and complex history of crusading has been the subject of energetic discussion, and Housley s account addresses issues ranging from the definition of crusade , through the origins and character of the First Crusade, to problems explaining and interpreting the later crusades. The author also reviews two debates that relate to the entire crusading experience: the intentions and motivations of the crusaders; and what the consequences of crusading were for European society and government in the Middle Ages, and for the relationship between Catholic Christianity and other faiths. Review Text "This book should be in the library of every serious student of the crusades." Alfred J. Andrea, The University of Vermont "This is a brilliant book. It is easily the best treatment of the historiography of the crusades." Jonathan Riley-Smith, University of Cambridge "This first instalment of Blackwell's 'Contesting the Past' series is an impressive showing. The author provides an excellent up-to-date survey of Crusade studies, and even offers suggestions for further investigation. Highly recommended." Choice "An excellent survey of debates and historiography, concentrating on work produced within the last fifty years. Housley provides a clear guide based on an enviable command of the literature, and for this we owe him a great debt of gratitude." The International History Review ?Lively, lucid and stimulating ? [A] highly readable book.? English Historical Review ?Norman Housley has succeeded brilliantly in providing such a book; it is accessible, concise, and comprehensive." Historian "Housely's book should be at the very top of the reading list of anyone teaching the crusades." History Review Quote "This book should be in the library of every serious student of the crusades." Alfred J. Andrea, The University of VermontThis is a brilliant book. It is easily the best treatment of the historiography of the crusades. Jonathan Riley-Smith, University of Cambridge Promotional "Headline" "This book should be in the library of every serious student of the crusades." Alfred J. Andrea, The University of Vermont"This is a brilliant book. It is easily the best treatment of the historiography of the crusades." Jonathan Riley-Smith, University of Cambridge"This first instalment of Blackwell's 'Contesting the Past' series is an impressive showing. The author provides an excellent up-to-date survey of Crusade studies, and even offers suggestions for further investigation. Highly recommended." Choice"An excellent survey of debates and historiography, concentrating on work produced within the last fifty years. Housley provides a clear guide based on an enviable command of the literature, and for this we owe him a great debt of gratitude." The International History Review"Lively, lucid and stimulating ... [A] highly readable book." English Historical Review"Norman Housley has succeeded brilliantly in providing such a book; it is accessible, concise, and comprehensive." Historian"Housely's book should be at the very top of the reading list of anyone teaching the crusades." History Feature An authoritative introduction to the crusades. Steers readers through the key debates in this popular area of medieval history. Written by one of the most distinguished historians in the field. Draws on the author?s 30 years? experience of crusading scholarship. Issues addressed range from the definition of ?crusade?, through the motivation and intentions of the crusaders, to the consequences of the crusades for European society Details ISBN1405111887 Author Norman Housley Pages 216 Series Contesting the Past Language English ISBN-10 1405111887 ISBN-13 9781405111881 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 909.07 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Edition 1st Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Residence ENK Affiliation University of Leicester Short Title CONTESTING THE CRUSADES -LP DOI 10.1604/9781405111881 UK Release Date 2006-01-16 AU Release Date 2006-01-16 NZ Release Date 2006-01-16 US Release Date 2006-01-16 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2006-01-16 Place of Publication Hoboken Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781405111898 Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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