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Book Synopsis: On the last Tuesday of November 1095, Pope Urban II delivered an electrifying speech that launched the First Crusade. His words set Christendom afire. Some 100,000 men, from knights to paupers, took up the call--the largest mobilization of manpower since the fall of the Roman Empire. Now, in The First Crusade, Thomas Asbridge offers a gripping account of a titanic three-year adventure filled with miraculous victories, greedy princes and barbarity on a vast scale. Readers follow the crusaders from their mobilization in Europe (where great waves of anti-Semitism resulted in the deaths of thousands of Jews), to their arrival in Constantinople, an exotic, opulent city--ten times the size of any city in Europe--that bedazzled the Europeans.
Featured in vivid detail are the siege of Nicaea and the pivotal battle for Antioch, the single most important military engagement of the entire expedition, where the crusaders, in desperate straits, routed a larger and better-equipped Muslim army. Through all this, the crusaders were driven on by intense religious devotion, convinced that their struggle would earn them the reward of eternal paradise in Heaven. But when a hardened core finally reached Jerusalem in 1099 they unleashed an unholy wave of brutality, slaughtering thousands of Muslims--men, women, and children--all in the name of Christianity.
The First Crusade marked a watershed in relations between Islam and the West, a conflict that set these two world religions on a course toward deep-seated animosity and enduring enmity. The chilling reverberations of this earth-shattering clash still echo in the world today.
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Discover the epic story of The First Crusade: A New History Book, a gripping account of a titanic three-year adventure filled with incredible victories, treacherous rulers, and massive bloodshed. Immerse yourself in the electrifying speech given by Pope Urban II that ignited the largest mobilization of manpower since the Roman Empire's fall. Join the crusaders as they journey from Europe, facing obstacles and anti-Semitism, to the opulent city of Constantinople. Witness the pivotal battles of Nicaea and Antioch, where the crusaders, driven by intense religious devotion, emerged victorious against larger and better-equipped Muslim armies.
As you delve into this captivating narrative, you'll experience the intense religious fervor that motivated these brave men, who believed their sacrifice would grant them eternal paradise in Heaven. However, basked in the triumph of reaching Jerusalem, the crusaders unleashed an unholy wave of brutality, committing horrific acts in the name of Christianity. The First Crusade fundamentally changed the dynamic between Islam and the West, setting the stage for enduring enmity and deep-seated animosity, still visible in our world today.
With Thomas Asbridge as your guide, The First Crusade unfolds in vivid detail, immersing you in a clash that shaped the course of history. Prepare to be captivated by this spellbinding account, where you'll witness extraordinary bravery, ruthless ambition, and the grim reality of religious conflict. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history.
Experience the epic saga of The First Crusade and delve into a world where glory, power, and cruelty intertwine. Unravel the mysteries of the past and gain a profound understanding of the enduring consequences that continue to reverberate to this day.
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