From 1095 to the end of the thirteenth century, the crusades touched the lives of many thousands of British people, even those who were not crusaders themselves. In this introductory survey, Kathryn Hurlock compares and contrasts the crusading experiences of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Taking a thematic approach, Hurlock provides an overview of the crusading movement, and explores key aspects of the crusades, such as:
- Where crusaders came from - When and why the papacy chose to recruit crusaders - The impact on domestic life, as shown through literature, religion and taxation - Political uses of the crusades - The role of the military orders in Britain
This wide-ranging and accessible text is the ideal introduction to this fascinating subject in early British history.
By:
Kathryn Hurlock Imprint: Palgrave Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 290g ISBN:9780230298644 ISBN 10: 0230298648 Series:British History in Perspective Pages: 248 Publication Date:07 December 2012 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
List of Abbreviations Chronology Maps Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Britain and Ireland Before and During the Crusades Recruitment and Funding Participation Political Crusades Domestic Impact The Military Orders Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index.
KATHRYN HURLOCK is Lecturer in Medieval History at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. She is the author of Wales and the Crusades, c. 1095-1291.