Contesting the Crusades

Norman Housley (University of Leicester)

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English

Blackwell Publishing
16 January 2006

History; General & world history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Religious intolerance, persecution & conflict

Series: Contesting the Past

In this book Norman Housley, one of the most distinguished historians of the medieval period, provides an introduction to the complex history of crusading.

Steers readers through the key debates in this popular area of medieval history.

Draws on the author’s 30 years’ experience of crusading scholarship.

Issues addressed range from the definition of ‘crusade’, through the motivation and intentions of the crusaders, to the consequences of the crusades for European society

By: Norman Housley (University of Leicester)
Imprint: Blackwell Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9781405111898
ISBN 10: 1405111895
Series: Contesting the Past
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 16 January 2006
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Norman Housley is Professor of History at the University of Leicester. His previous publications include The Italian Crusades, 1254-1343 (1982), The Later Crusades: From Lyons to Alcazar 1274-1580 (1992), and Religious Warfare in Europe, 1400-1536 (2002).

Reviews for Contesting the Crusades

This book should be in the library of every serious student of the crusades. Alfred J. Andrea, The University of Vermont This is a brilliant book. It is easily the best treatment of the historiography of the crusades. Jonathan Riley-Smith, University of Cambridge This first instalment of Blackwell's 'Contesting the Past' series is an impressive showing. The author provides an excellent up-to-date survey of Crusade studies, and even offers suggestions for further investigation. Highly recommended. Choice An excellent survey of debates and historiography, concentrating on work produced within the last fifty years. Housley provides a clear guide based on an enviable command of the literature, and for this we owe him a great debt of gratitude. The International History Review ?Lively, lucid and stimulating ? [A] highly readable book.? English Historical Review ?Norman Housley has succeeded brilliantly in providing such a book; it is accessible, concise, and comprehensive. Historian Housely's book should be at the very top of the reading list of anyone teaching the crusades. History