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The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction

Christopher Tyerman 2004

E-Book: 185 English pages

Publisher: OUP

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With flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman presents a clear and lively discussion of the Crusades, bringing together issues of colonialism, cultural exchange, economic exploitation, and the relationship between past and present. He considers the effects of the Crusades on ordinary life in Western Europe, and the parts played by ordinary men and women in the conflict, and explores the term “Crusade” for contemporary political ends. Whether the Crusades are regarded as the most romantic of Christian expeditions, or the last of the barbarian invasions, they have fascinated generations ever since, and their legacy of ideas and imagery has resonated through the centuries, inspiring Hollywood movies and great works of literature. In this book, Tyerman skillfully weaves together one of the most extraordinary and vivid episodes in world history.

Review

`Review from previous edition One of the foremost historians of the Crusades, Christopher Tyerman has produced an excellent brief introduction.’ John Tolan, TLS

`An excellent outline of current historical thinking’ Sunday Times

`Shrewd and forceful… This vigorous argument is an important corrective for anyone who would argue for the long-term innevitability of conflict between Christianity and Islam.’ Hugh Kennedy, New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Dr. Christopher Tyerman is lecturer in Medieval History at Hertford College and New College, Oxford. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and editor of ‘Oxford Historian’. He has published extensively on crusading history.