Anatomy of a Crusade, 1213-1221

By James M. Powell

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812213238
• ISBN13: 9780812213232
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"