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The Crusades 101: Holy Knights, Epic Battles, and Sacred Land
- By: Christopher M. Bellitto
- Narrated by: Christopher M. Bellitto
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
Few events have affected the course of civilization as profoundly as the Crusades, a centuries-long period of violent conflict and competition between Islam and Christianity. The Crusades brought destruction and violence to the third monotheistic faith of Judaism as well. Resurfacing frequently in present-day political conversations about clashes between faiths and cultures, the troubling legacy of the Crusades is undeniable.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Intro
- By Rachel Weeks on 08-20-22
Great Intro
Reviewed: 08-20-22
This was the intro into the Crusades I was looking for. It strikes a good balance between holistic and comprehensive. I got a good feel for the context, history, and implications (I.e. the current politics). The book also went on some interesting tangents about the myths of the Crusades, the arts and lit born from the Crusades, and shared perspectives about the Crusades from Muslim and Jewish sources. I feel primed with a good framework to begin further exploration.
The audio has some edits which are noticeable but not distracting.
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