
The Crusades
The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land
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Narrated by:
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Derek Perkins
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By:
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Thomas Asbridge
The Crusades is an authoritative, accessible single-volume history of the brutal struggle for the Holy Land in the Middle Ages. Thomas Asbridge - a renowned historian who writes with "maximum vividness" (Joan Acocella, The New Yorker) - covers the years 1095 to 1291 in this big, ambitious, listenable account of one of the most fascinating periods in history. From Richard the Lionheart to the mighty Saladin, from the emperors of Byzantium to the Knights Templar, Asbridge's book is a magnificent epic of holy war between the Christian and Islamic worlds, full of adventure, intrigue, and sweeping grandeur.
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amazing
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I've listened to many Adrian Goldworthy books, Derek Perkins is great.
A two sided history
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Tremendous
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A Good Overview, But Lacking
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A Healthy Review of the Crusades As Both Sides Have Blood on their Hands
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Wonderful
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Well worth the lengthy listen!
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Well Researched & Balanced History of the Crusades
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Informative and educational!
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When I was able to stay focused, I learned a lot.
The last 30 minutes or so in which the author ties (or unties) the Crusades to modernity was very informative also.
Enjoyed, but difficult to follow
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