{"product_id":"the-prehistory-of-the-crusades-9781441155603","title":"The Prehistory of the Crusades","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBurnam W. Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at Asbury University, USA. He has written many journal articles and scholarly papers and is the author of \u003ci\u003eColumbanus: Light on the Early Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e (2011).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptionally well researched, organized and presented, \"The Prehistory of the Crusades\" is a thoroughly 'reader friendly' study that provides a valuable insight into the topic for students of medieval history and the Crusades. * Midwest Book Review *\u003cbr\u003e… [A]n erudite but challenging book. There is little in the literature that he has not read, which in itself benefits scholars whose principal interests lie elsewhere, but who are aware that nothing ever happens in isolation. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eCutting a path through theology, dynastic politics and realpolitik, \u003ci\u003eThe Prehistory of the Crusades\u003c\/i\u003e offers a thorough investigation into the origins of the Baltic Crusades. * Nicholas Morton, Senior Lecturer in History, Nottingham Trent University, UK *\u003cbr\u003eA provocative look at an episode in medieval history with considerable relevance for our own time. * Paul Crawford, California University of Pennsylvania, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction \u003cb\u003ePart One:  The Problem\u003c\/b\u003e 1. Frankfurt, 1147: The Baltic Crusades Begin 2. A Peculiar Institution \u003cb\u003ePart Two:  The Method\u003c\/b\u003e 3. The Crusade Studies Revolution 4. The Uses of Prehistory \u003cb\u003ePart Three: The Application\u003c\/b\u003e 5. \"Missionary War\": Preaching with a Tongue of Iron 6. Baptism by Treaty 7. The Ministry of Shields and Swords 8. A New Kind of Pilgrim 9. Christian on Christian Violence 10. The Legacy of the Baltic Crusades Notes Glossary of People and Terms Bibliography Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515743166807,"sku":"9781441155603","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-prehistory-of-the-crusades-9781441155603","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}