The Crusades: A History is the definitive account of a key topic in
medieval and religious history. Jonathan Riley-Smith, a world authority
on the subject, explores the organisation of a crusade, the experience
of crusading and the crusaders themselves, producing a textbook that is
as accessible as it is comprehensive.
This exciting new third edition includes:
- Substantial new material on crusade theory, historiography and
translated texts
- An expanded scope that extends the text to cover the decline of
crusading in the nineteenth century
- Valuable pedagogical features, such as a revised bibliography, maps,
illustrations and a brand new chronology
This book is essential reading for all students and scholars seeking to
understand the Crusades and their significance in world history.