The First Crusade 1096--99: Conquest of the Holy Land
In 1095, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I sought aid from the Christian states of western Europe. This book covers the First Crusade (1096-1099), where armies of 'armed pilgrims' journeyed to the Holy Land. They achieved remarkable victories, including the capture of Jerusalem. However, subsequent conflicts resulted in two centuries of warfare with lasting consequences. (60 words)
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In 1095, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I asked for help from western European Christian states against the Turks. The Turks had taken over the Empire after the Byzantine defeat at Manzikert in 1071. This book is about the First Crusade (1096-1099). It tells the story of several armies of 'armed pilgrims' who marched across Europe to the Holy Land. These armies were set loose on a divided and fragmented Islamic world and achieved a series of seemingly miraculous victories. They even captured the Holy City of Jerusalem. However, the success of the First Crusade was never repeated. It led to two centuries of bitter warfare, with lasting effects that are still felt today.
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Brand: Osprey Publishing
Publisher Date: 08/20/2003
Author: David Nicolle & Christa Hook
Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3
UPC: 9781841765150
Pages: 96
