This new volume of the Engaging the Crusades series explores the ways in which significant crusading figures have been employed as heroes and villains, and by whom. It is perfect for scholars and students of the crusades, and historians concerned with the development of reputations and memory. číst celé
Exploring the impact of crusader medievalism in Britain, this book delves into the representation of the crusades and their rhetoric from Walter Scott's "The Talisman" to the conclusion of World War II. It analyzes the cultural significance and popularity of crusading themes, examining their interplay with Victorian trends and societal attitudes. By tracing these historical narratives, the work reveals how the memory of the crusades shaped British identity and cultural expression over time.