Book Title: | Crusading as an Act of Vengeance, 1095–1216 |
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Book Category: | Crusades |
Book Type: | PDF Book |
Book Pages: | 243 |
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Post Date: | October 8, 2023 |
Language: | English |
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Crusading as an Act of Vengeance, 1095–1216
“Baldric of Bourgueil: History of the Jerusalemites” is a meticulously translated and annotated edition of the Historia Ierosolimitana, a 12th-century chronicle written by Baldric of Bourgueil. This book, expertly translated by Susan B. Edgington and Steven J. Biddlecombe, offers readers an unparalleled insight into the tumultuous era of the Crusades.
Baldric of Bourgueil, a contemporary of the events he chronicles, provides a firsthand account of the Crusades from the perspective of the Jerusalemites. This unique perspective allows readers to delve deep into the experiences, motivations, and challenges faced by those living in the Holy Land during this pivotal period in history. From the initial call to arms by Pope Urban II to the establishment of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, Baldric’s chronicle offers a comprehensive and detailed narrative of the Crusader movement.
In their translation, Edgington and Biddlecombe have taken great care.
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