Anatomy of a Crusade, 1213-1221
| Author | : James M. Powell |
| Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2010-08-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780812200829 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0812200829 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Anatomy of a Crusade, 1213-1221 by : James M. Powell
Download or read book Anatomy of a Crusade, 1213-1221 written by James M. Powell and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James M. Powell here offers a new interpretation of the Fifth Crusade's historical and social impact, and a richly rewarding view of life in the thirteenth century. Powell addresses such questions as the degree of popular interest in the crusades, the religious climate of the period, the social structure of the membership of the crusade, and the effects of the recruitment effort on the outcome.
