The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam
| Author | : Jonathan Riley-Smith |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780231146258 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0231146256 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (256 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam by : Jonathan Riley-Smith
Download or read book The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam written by Jonathan Riley-Smith and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claiming that many in the West lack a thorough understanding of crusading, Jonathan Riley-Smith explains why and where the Crusades were fought, identifies their architects, and shows how deeply their language and imagery were embedded in popular Catholic thought and devotional life.