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The New Concise History of the Crusades

Critical Issues in World and International History

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The New Concise History of the Crusades

By: Thomas F. Madden
Narrated by: Claton Butcher
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How have the crusades contributed to Islamist rage and terrorism today? Were the crusades the Christian equivalent of modern jihad? In this sweeping yet crisp history, Thomas F. Madden offers a brilliant and compelling narrative of the crusades and their contemporary relevance. Placing all the major crusades within their medieval social, economic, religious, and intellectual environments, Madden explores the uniquely medieval world that led untold thousands to leave their homes, family, and friends to march in Christ's name to distant lands. From Palestine and Europe's farthest reaches, each crusade is recounted in clear, concise narrative. The author gives special attention as well to the crusades' effects on the Islamic world and the Christian Byzantine East.

©2006 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. (P)2014 Redwood Audiobooks Christianity Europe History Medieval Military Middle Ages Crusade

Critic reviews

“In crystal-clear and economical prose, Madden does a superb job of exposition. As an introduction to the vast literature of the crusades, this is a jewel of a book.” ( Washington Post Book World)
“Readers will owe Thomas Madden warm thanks for so clear an introductory account of so complex a phenomenon as a crusade.” ( The Historian)
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So much political intrigue that I was unware of. Narration ok but a little bland.

interesting and informative

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I’ve been using this and other works by Madden for my history degree, but the narration of this made it impossible to listen to and I gave up. Deeply monotonous American accent that could be a robot. More so for ridiculously over-pronouncing foreign names which then stand out so sharply it sounds automated. Surprisingly both tedious and irritating all at the same time.

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