Description

Michaud's History Of The Crusades V3 is a book written by Joseph Francois Michaud, which provides a detailed account of the Crusades. The book is the third volume in a series of books that cover the history of the Crusades, and it focuses on the period between the years 1188 and 1192.The book begins with a detailed account of the Third Crusade, which was launched by European Christians in response to the capture of Jerusalem by Saladin, the Muslim leader. Michaud provides a comprehensive description of the various battles and events that took place during the Third Crusade, including the Siege of Acre and the Battle of Arsuf.The book also covers the Fourth Crusade, which was launched in 1202 with the aim of recapturing Jerusalem. However, the Crusaders ended up sacking Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, instead. Michaud provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Fourth Crusade, as well as the various battles and events that took place during the Crusade.Throughout the book, Michaud provides a detailed and well-researched account of the Crusades, including the political, social, and religious factors that contributed to the Crusaders' motivations. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the Crusades, and it provides a comprehensive overview of this important period in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.