crusades

Three historic battles to claim the Holy Land during the time of the Crusades are told in graphic novel format: Christian soldiers try to take Jerusalem back from Muslim and Jewish defenders during the First Crusade in 1099;.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographies of twenty-five men and women whose lives were affected by the Crusades, including England's King Richard the Lionheart, the Muslim warrior Saladin, and St. Francis of Assisi.

History of the Knights Templar, the Christian warrior monks who occupied the scared Temple Mount in Jerusalem after the First Crusade.

Explores the first crusades in Jerusalem, focusing on the influences of Melisende, the eldest daughter of the third Crusader king of Jerusalem, and her sisters, discussing her influence which reached as far as France and England.

What was happening in early history around the world? Investigate the early history Africa, learn about Russia during the Middle Ages, and discover the Byzantine Empire, the Vikings, and the Crusaders.

Describes everyday life during the Crusades. Includes a visual chronology and source notes.

" ... a representation of the Islamic experience of the Crusades during the Middle Ages, [overturning] previous claims and present[ing] new arguments, such as the idea that the Frankish invasions of the Near East were something of a side-show to the broader internal conflict between Sunnis and Shi'ites in the region ... "--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of the rise and fall of the Knights Templar, their origins in the Middle Ages, and their links to the Holy Grail and Freemasonry; and includes over 200 color photographs and illustrations.