The Second Crusade: Extending the Frontiers of Christendom
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.70 (788 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300164750 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book, the first in 140 years devoted to the Second Crusade, fills a major gap in our understanding of the Crusades and their importance in medieval European history.Historian Jonathan Phillips draws on the latest developments in Crusade studies to cast new light on the origins, planning, and execution of the Second Crusade, some of its more radical intentions, and its unprecedented ambition. With original insights into the legacy of the First Crusade and the roles of Pope Eugenius III and King Conrad III of Germany, Phillips offers the definitive work on this neglected Crusade that, despite its failed objectives, exerted a profound impact across E
“This is an excellent book, which takes full account of both primary sources and the many debates in the secondary literature. No other book offers a modern synthesis of the subject in the light of recent developments in crusading studies.”—Professor Malcolm Barber, University of Reading
"excellent book for an overlooked aspect of the crusades" according to Michael Buck. The second crusade is an overlooked and underestimated aspect of crusade history. in this fine and detailed work jonathan phillips, lecturer of crusade history at the university of london, has completely and compellingly filled this gap. drawing on superb first hand sources as well as modern scholarship this is by far the most complete history of this crusade written in this era. combining all three theatres of war as well as religious and secular backgrounds relating to the launching of this historic conflict, my understanding and appreciation for both the background of and the campaign itself has increased significantly. a. "Comprehensive" according to DrPigComprehensive After deciding to read the crusade histories in chronological order, I began with Thomas Asbridges's excellent The First Crusade. For the second crusade, the choices were much more limited. Jonathan Phillips has provided a dense, scholarly and overall excellent text on this comparatively understudied event. The three major theatres of war are covered (the Levant, of course; and side excursions to Portugal/Spain and the Baltic coast of northern Germany/Denmark). The fact that the Second Crusade was largely an embarrassing failure for the major protagonists (Conrad III of Germany, Louis VII of France) meant that it was not dis. 9. After deciding to read the crusade histories in chronological order, I began with Thomas Asbridges's excellent The First Crusade. For the second crusade, the choices were much more limited. Jonathan Phillips has provided a dense, scholarly and overall excellent text on this comparatively understudied event. The three major theatres of war are covered (the Levant, of course; and side excursions to Portugal/Spain and the Baltic coast of northern Germany/Denmark). The fact that the Second Crusade was largely an embarrassing failure for the major protagonists (Conrad III of Germany, Louis VII of France) meant that it was not dis. "Scholarly and Academic But Where's the Narrative?" according to Kevin Merkelz. If you enjoyed Jonathan Phillips' treatment of the Fourth Crusade ("The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople") and you expect more of the same from his treatment of the Second Crusade, prepare to be disappointed.Phillips' book on the Fourth Crusade was (and still is) one of my most treasured history books. The narrative was engaging and the characters were memorable (who can forget the venerable, charismatic doge of Venice?). It was high drama. It was narrative history in top form. The same, sadly, cannot be said of Phillip's latest book on the crusades: "The Second Crusade: Extending the Frontiers of Christendom."I