The History of the Crusades

This book is dedicated to the glorious period of the Middle Ages, shrouded in romance and knightly feats, - the era of the Crusades. The Crusades refer to the religious military expeditions that lasted from the end of the 11th century to the end of the 13th century under the banner of the struggle for the liberation of the Holy Land and the Holy Sepulchre from the Muslims.
The book is based on the famous work 'Universal History' by the outstanding French historians Ernest Lavisse and Alfred Rambaud, translated by M. Gershenzon, one of the best translators of the 20th century. You will learn about the prerequisites and main events of the Crusades, about the glorious battles, bitter defeats and exhausting marches, about the kings and military leaders who led armies of knights, about the struggle for power and intrigues of the Catholic Church, about the creation of religious orders and much more.
The book is illustrated with ancient engravings, drawings from medieval manuscripts, and masterpieces of historical painting.