by Jonathan Riley-Smith · Ignatius Press · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780898709544
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«What Were the Crusades?» is the historical essay by Jonathan Riley-Smith, published by Ignatius Press in paperback (128 pages, in English).
The essay analyzes the causes of the crusades, papal authority, recruitment and the nature of the crusading vow. Riley-Smith shows that the movement was not limited to the Holy Land and continued into the eighteenth century, and addresses the motivation of the crusaders. It includes a chronology and biographies of real and imaginary crusaders.
The essay was originally published in 1977; this third revised edition appeared in October 2002.
Intended for students and general readers seeking a clear introduction to the study of the crusades.
