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The Crusades by Thomas Asbridge

Excellent resource for anyone with an interest in the period. Asbridge manages to give us an overview of each of the ‘numbered Crusades’ from the first to last, offering a full and detailed examination of the military, diplomatic and social … Continue reading

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A Handy (Short) Guide To The Crusades

I have been reading up on them a lot as of late (Thomas Asbridge is awesome, review coming soon), and I’ve found that it can get a bit confusing. What counts as a Crusade? Is it who ordered it? Does … Continue reading

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