A Problem in the Use of Parallel Source Material in Medieval History

Frederic Duncalf

ISBN 10: 1332756530 / ISBN 13: 9781332756537

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of the siege and capture of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade. The author presents a critical analysis of primary source accounts, providing a rich and textured account of this pivotal event. The book examines the political, religious, and cultural factors that shaped the crusade, analyzing the motivations and experiences of the crusaders. It also sheds light on the impact of the siege on the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants, as well as its long-term consequences for both the Christian West and the Islamic world. Through a rigorous examination of the historical record, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between faith, power, and violence in the medieval world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Problem in the Use of Parallel Source Material in Medieval History
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332756530
• ISBN 13: 9781332756537
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medieval Military and War History

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Synopsis

This book explores the complexities of the siege and capture of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade. The author presents a critical analysis of primary source accounts, providing a rich and textured account of this pivotal event. The book examines the political, religious, and cultural factors that shaped the crusade, analyzing the motivations and experiences of the crusaders. It also sheds light on the impact of the siege on the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants, as well as its long-term consequences for both the Christian West and the Islamic world. Through a rigorous examination of the historical record, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between faith, power, and violence in the medieval world.