Breve storia delle crociate
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A comprehensive history of the Crusades: an account of the theology of violence behind the Crusades, the major Crusades, the experience of crusading, and the crusaders themselves.
Jonathan Riley-Smith è stato uno storico di spicco la cui erudizione si è concentrata sulle Crociate. Il suo lavoro ha approfondito le motivazioni e le mentalità di coloro che parteciparono, così come le dimensioni sociali e istituzionali di questi conflitti medievali. Esplorò come la fede e le norme sociali abbiano plasmato le decisioni e le azioni durante quest'epoca. Il suo profondo impegno in questi temi ha fornito ai lettori una comprensione dettagliata di un complesso periodo storico.





A comprehensive history of the Crusades: an account of the theology of violence behind the Crusades, the major Crusades, the experience of crusading, and the crusaders themselves.
The second part of the volume is about the course of events--ecclesiastical and secular--with regard to the papacy, the western empire (mainly Germany), Italy, France, Spain, the British Isles, Scandinavia, Hungary, Poland, the Byzantine empire and the settlements in Palestine and Syria established by the crusades and their Muslim neighbors.
This book delves into the motivations and circumstances surrounding the first crusaders, exploring the complex factors that drove individuals to embark on this significant historical journey. It provides a thorough analysis of the socio-political context and the personal ambitions that shaped the crusade, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this pivotal event in history. Through detailed accounts, it uncovers the diverse perspectives of those involved, shedding light on their aspirations and the impact of their actions.
Ein Standardwerk zur Geschichte der Kreuzzüge beleuchtet die Eroberung Jerusalems 1099 und deren Auswirkungen auf die europäische Identität. Mit Abbildungen und Karten wird das hohe Mittelalter und der Kreuzzugsgedanke dargestellt. Die Autoren untersuchen die Ursprünge der Kreuzzüge, das Leben der Kreuzfahrer und die islamische Reaktion darauf.
»Was ist ein Kreuzzug?« fragt Jonathan Riley-Smith, der englische Doyen der Kreuzzugsgeschichte. Neben den Kreuzzügen, die von Westeuropa aus zur Eroberung oder Verteidigung Jerusalems unternommen wurden, bezieht dieses Standardwerk, erstmals in deutscher Übersetzung, auch Kriegszüge an anderen Schauplätzen bis weit in die Neuzeit ein.