Chronicles of the Crusades

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By Joinville and Villehardouin

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Chronicles of the Crusades is a compelling historical account of the Crusades from two differing perspectives—Geoffrey of Villehardouin, a knight and military leader in the Fourth Crusade, and Jean de Joinville, a close friend of King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade. Villehardouin provides a detailed narrative of the military and political manoeuvres of the Fourth Crusade, while Joinville offers a more personal and spiritual perspective on the events surrounding King Louis IX's expedition, blending history with vivid eyewitness experiences. Together, these chronicles offer a rich tapestry of medieval European society and its complex interactions with the East.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by medieval history and the vivid experiences of knights during the Crusades. This narrative provides a firsthand account of the ambitious and dramatic expeditions that shaped a pivotal period in military history. Authored by participants who offer a captivating insider's perspective, it delves into the strategic, political, and personal experiences of the Crusaders, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts.

Chronicles of the Crusades

In the first years of the thirteenth century Villehardouin served as an envoy in the Fourth Crusade. Half a century later, Joinville accompanied the French king, Louis IX, on crusade to Egypt and the Near East. This book offers narratives of these campaigns and provides insights into the characters and beliefs of the crusaders.

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A new edition of these two French accounts written by soldiers who took part in the Crusades.

The Conquest of Constantinople by Geoffrey of Villehardouin and The Life of Saint Louis by John of Joinville are eye-witness accounts of going to war in the service of God.

In the first years of the thirteenth century, Villehardouin served as an envoy in the Fourth Crusade, at the very heart of a campaign that veered from its aim of conquering Muslim Egypt to the sacking of Greek Orthodox Constantinople.

Half a century later, Joinville accompanied the French king, Louis IX, on crusade to Egypt and the Near East. The Chronicles of the Crusades are invaluable first-hand narratives of these campaigns and provide vivid insights into the characters and beliefs of the crusaders.

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Chronicles of the Crusades by Joinville and Villehardouin is generally praised for providing vivid, first-hand accounts of the Crusades, offering unique insights into the medieval mindset and the historical events of the expeditions. It's appreciated for its detailed narrative style that captures the essence of the era, making it not only a valuable historical resource but also an engaging read for history enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140449983

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Caroline Smith

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Geoffrey of Villehardouin was born in around 1150. In 1185 he was appointed to the office of marshal of Champagne, and having taken the cross in 1199 he was subsequently appointed as an envoy by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade. He was privy to crucial decisions made throughout the course of the crusade, which ended with the conquest of Constantinople from its Greek Christian rulers in April 1204. His account of The Conquest of Constantinople relates the controversial history of the Fourth Crusade and the early years of the Latin empire from the perspective of a well-informed insider. John of Joinville was born in 1224 or 1225. In 1233 he inherited the office of seneschal of Champagne that would give him a leading role in the administrative affairs of the county. He took the cross for the first crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Joinville became a close friend of Louis IX and after their return to France he was a familiar figure at the royal court. Joinville refused to join Louis on his second crusade and was therefore not present when the king died in 1270. He honoured his friend's memory by giving evidence to the enquiry that established the king's sanctity and by composing The Life of Saint Louis as a record of his holy words and good deeds.