James M. Powell here offers a new interpretation of the Fifth Crusade's historical and social impact, and a richly rewarding view of life in the thirteenth century.
About the Author: James M. Powell was Professor of Medieval History at Syracuse University, and author of Albertanus of Brescia: The Pursuit of Happiness in the Early Thirteenth Century, also available from the University of Pennsylvania Press.
312 Pages
History, Military
Series Name: Middle Ages
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About the Book
An award-winning anatomy of the Fifth Crusade.
Book Synopsis
James M. Powell here offers a new interpretation of the Fifth Crusade's historical and social impact, and a richly rewarding view of life in the thirteenth century. Powell addresses such questions as the degree of popular interest in the crusades, the religious climate of the period, the social structure of the membership of the crusade, and the effects of the recruitment effort on the outcome.
Review Quotes
"A learned, revisionist history of the Fifth Crusade."-- "Speculum"
About the Author
James M. Powell was Professor of Medieval History at Syracuse University, and author of Albertanus of Brescia: The Pursuit of Happiness in the Early Thirteenth Century, also available from the University of Pennsylvania Press.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 312
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Series Title: Middle Ages
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: James M Powell
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1990
TCIN: 1008773828
UPC: 9780812213232
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-1178
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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