The Crusades: The Fight for the Holy Land

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Crusades in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Crusades. In the 11th century, tensions peaked between the Christian West and the Muslim East over control of the Holy Land. At the pope's call to Crusade, a series of conflicts broke out that would endure for nearly two centuries. The cultural and political shockwaves sent by the Crusades continue to affect the world today. In just 50 minutes you will: - Gain deeper understanding of the political and religious context surrounding the Crusades - Discover the key figures of the Crusades, including Richard the Lionheart and Saint Louis - Analyse the impact of the Crusades on both Western and Eastern cultures, and how the cultural exchange led to the Renaissance ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Author: 50minutes

Publisher: 50minutes.com

Publication Date: Mar 01, 2017

Number of Pages: 54 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 2806289947

ISBN-13: 9782806289940