The History of the Crusades

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This classic account of the Crusades provides a detailed look at the social, cultural, and political forces that drove this epochal struggle between Christianity and Islam. Written by French historian Joseph Francois Michaud and translated into English by W. Robson, the book offers a sweeping narrative of the events leading up to the Crusades, the military campaigns themselves, and their long-range impact on Europe and the Middle East.