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Stories from the Crusades (Yesterday's Classics)

by Janet Harvey Kelman

Stories from the Crusades

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Stories from the Crusades

Janet Harvey Kelman presents the Crusades through accounts of prominent figures and successive campaigns, from Peter the Hermit’s first expedition to King Louis of France’s final crusade. Jerusalem’s capture and loss, the campaign to regain it, and the taking of Acre give the narrative its historical arc. The people are distinguished not only by their military roles but also by their motives: the description contrasts men fighting for selfish ends with knights and figures associated with goodwill. This approach connects major events to the varied conduct and aims of those who took part.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For young readers interested in historical accounts of the Crusades and medieval figures.
  • For readers who prefer history presented through stories about notable participants and campaigns.

Themes

The CrusadesJerusalem and religious conflictAmbition and motivesKnighthood and goodwill

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Book overview

Brings the Crusades to life through stories of its most famous participants. Relates how Peter the Hermit, with the Pope's blessing, gathers men to his side and leads the first crusade, resulting in the capture of Jerusalem and installation of Godfrey as defender of the holy sepulchre. After the Muslims recapture Jerusalem, three great kings of Europe vow to regain the Holy City: King Richard the Lionhearted of England, King Philip of France, and the Emperor Frederick of Germany. Despite winning many battles in this third crusade and capturing the city of Acre, they fail to win back the city of Jerusalem. King Louis of France launches the last crusade, but dies before achieving his objective. Throughout the narrative we meet all sorts of men. Some, like Bohemond and Baldwin, fight for selfish ends; others, such as Tancred and Louis, do battle like the great knights they are; while a few, Francis among them, carry goodwill wherever they go.

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