What were the Crusades? Were they a series of battles that pitted European Christians against Muslims for control of the Holy Land, or was there something deepe

The first multivolume encyclopedia to document the history of one of the most influential religious movements of the Middle Ages—the Crusades. The Crusades: A

The first multivolume encyclopedia to document the history of one of the most influential religious movements of the Middle Ages—the Crusades. The Crusades: A

Unlike traditional references that recount political and military history, this encyclopedia includes entries on a wide range of aspects related to daily life d

"Brings to life a turbulent period of history, and examines the religious fervor, motivations and ambitions of the crusading knights and their followers."--Publ