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The Second Crusade

Extending the Frontiers of Christendom
By Jonathan Phillips
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The Second Crusade by Jonathan Phillips delves into the complex events of the 12th century, exploring the motivations, trials, and consequences of this ambitious campaign. Through a vivid narrative, it uncovers the clash of cultures, political intrigue, and the profound impact on both the Christian and Muslim worlds. The book captures the era's key figures and battles, offering a detailed historical analysis without spoiling specific outcomes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by medieval history and want to explore the complexities of the Second Crusade. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the era, shedding light on the political, religious, and cultural dynamics that shaped this pivotal event in history.

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The Second Crusade

The Second Crusade (1145-1149) was an extraordinarily bold attempt to overcome unbelievers on no less than three fronts. Crusader armies set out to defeat Muslims in the Holy Land and in Iberia as well as pagans in northeastern Europe. This book provides an understanding of the Crusades and their importance in medieval European history.

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The first complete account of Catholic Europe's onslaught on "unbelievers" in the 12th century

The Second Crusade (1145-1149) was an extraordinarily bold attempt to overcome unbelievers on no less than three fronts. Crusader armies set out to defeat Muslims in the Holy Land and in Iberia as well as pagans in northeastern Europe. But, to the shock and dismay of a society raised on the triumphant legacy of the First Crusade, only in Iberia did they achieve any success.

This book, the first in 140 years devoted to the Second Crusade, fills a major gap in our understanding of the Crusades and their importance in medieval European history. Historian Jonathan Phillips draws on the latest developments in Crusade studies to cast new light on the origins, planning, and execution of the Second Crusade, some of its more radical intentions, and its unprecedented ambition.

With original insights into the legacy of the First Crusade and the roles of Pope Eugenius III and King Conrad III of Germany, Phillips offers the definitive work on this neglected Crusade that, despite its failed objectives, exerted a profound impact across Europe and the eastern Mediterranean.

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Phillips’ book is praised for its comprehensive integration of primary sources and contemporary debates in crusading studies. Specialists appreciate its scholarly approach, while its clarity makes it accessible to undergraduates and general readers. This work is acknowledged for bridging significant historiographical gaps, introducing new sources and interpretations to the discourse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300164756

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 12 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 336

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History & Military Jonathan Phillips Middle Eastern History Military History Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Jonathan Phillips is Professor of Crusading History, Royal Holloway, University of London. He has published extensively on the subject, including The Crusades, 1095–1197 and The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople. He lives in Berkshire, UK.

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