The Crusaders or Scenes, Events and Characters from the Times of the Crusades

""The Crusaders Or Scenes, Events And Characters From The Times Of The Crusades"" is a historical book written by Thomas Keightley. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Crusades, which were a series of religious wars fought between the Christian and Muslim armies in the medieval period. The book covers various aspects of the Crusades, including the political, social, and religious factors that led to the conflict, the battles and sieges that took place, and the key figures involved in the wars. Keightley's account is based on extensive research and draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the Crusades. The chapters are arranged chronologically, starting with the First Crusade in 1096 and ending with the fall of Acre in 1291. The book provides a detailed description of the key events and battles of each Crusade, including the Siege of Jerusalem, the Battle of Hattin, and the Siege of Acre. Keightley also describes the key figures involved in the Crusades, including Richard the Lionheart, Saladin, and Frederick II. Overall, ""The Crusaders Or Scenes, Events And Characters From The Times Of The Crusades"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant periods in medieval history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Crusades, medieval Europe, or the interaction between Christianity and Islam.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.