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Experience the First Crusade in bold, dramatic verse that reads like a living history.
This epic poem traces the rise of crusading zeal, the march across Asia Minor, and the dramatic siege of Jerusalem, capturing both grand battles and intimate moments of faith.
Across shifting voices and long, sketched scenes, you’ll meet the great leaders, watch loyalties clash, and feel the weight of war, hunger, and hope. The book blends history with mythic imagery to illuminate how a distant age shaped a continent’s future.- A sweeping, poem‑length portrayal of the crusade’s key campaigns and turning points
- Vivid depictions of medieval leaders such as Godfrey, Tancred, Bohemond, and Raymond
- The hardships of siege, famine, and disease, and the moments of sacred resolve
- The interplay of faith, ambition, and the quest for the Holy City
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James E. Moore, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern; and Medical Director, NICU, Dallas Children's Medical Center.
David P. Carlton, MD is Professor of Pediatrics and Division Director of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Ira Adams-Chapman, MD, is Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
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