Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 114 mm x 177 mm, Gewicht: 161 g
Reihe: Very Short Introductions
Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 114 mm x 177 mm, Gewicht: 161 g
Reihe: Very Short Introductions
ISBN: 978-0-19-280655-0
Verlag: Oxford University Press
stir deep cultural myths, assumptions and prejudices.
Yet despite their powerful hold on our imaginations, our knowledge of them remains obscured an distorted by time. Were the Crusaders motivated by spiritual rewards, or by greed? Were the Crusades an experiment in European colonialism, or a manifestation of religious love? How were they organized and founded?
With customary flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman picks his way through the many debates to present a clear and lively discussion of the Crusades; bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange, economic exploitation, and the relationship between past and present.
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Zielgruppe
The general reader will enjoy reading about one of the most extraordinary periods in world history. Students and teachers of early medieval history will find it stimulating and accessible. The Crusades have an enduring appeal.
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Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religiöser Fundamentalismus
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte