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The World of the Crusades
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A lively reimagining of how the distant medieval world of war functioned, drawing on the objects used and made by crusaders
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The World of the Crusades by Christopher Tyerman offers a lively reimagining of the medieval world of war, viewed through the lens of objects used and made by crusaders.
Throughout the Middle Ages, crusading was justified by religious ideology, yet the military campaigns were driven by concrete objectives: land, resources, power, and reputation. Crusaders amassed a variety of possessions, from castles to reliquaries. Campaigns required substantial material funds and equipment, while conquests resulted in bureaucracies, taxation, economic exploitation, and commercial regulation. Wealth was a crucial factor in sustaining the Crusades, and material objectsβranging from weaponry and military technology to carpentry and shippingβplayed a significant role in shaping them.
This lavishly illustrated volume examines the material trappings of crusading wars and the objects that memorialised them, through architecture, sculpture, jewellery, painting, and manuscripts. Christopher Tyermanβs integration of the physical and visual remnants of crusading enriches our understanding of how the crusaders articulated their mission, viewed their place in the world, and related to the cultures they were both a part of and prey upon.
A note to readers: the grey-shaded pages throughout this volume examine the Crusades in detail, exploring individual themes such as food and drink, medicine, weaponry, and womenβs role in the Crusades. These short essays are interspersed within the chapters, with the main text continuing after each one. For instance, βTaking the Crossβ is covered from pages 4 to 7, and the introduction resumes on page 8.
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Christopher Tyerman is lauded as an expert guide in The World of the Crusades, offering a comprehensive and well-structured account of the subject. The book is praised for its rich narrative, detailed insights, and engaging combination of text and visual history. Tyerman's scholarly approach is noted for bringing the Crusades to life with fascinating details, anecdotes, and a touch of humour.
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ISBN: 9780300274219
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 160 color, 14 maps & 4 figures
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Christopher Tyerman is professor of the history of the crusades at Oxford University and a fellow of Hertford College. His books include Godβs War, The Debate on the Crusades, and How to Plan a Crusade. He lives in Oxford.
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