Author:
Stark, Rodney.
Edition Statement:1st ed.
Imprint:New York : HarperOne, c2009.
Description276 p. ; 24 cm.
Note:Greedy barbarians in armor? -- Muslim invaders -- Christendom strikes back -- Western "ignorance" versus Eastern "culture" -- Pilgrimage and persecution -- Enlisting crusaders -- Going East -- Bloody victories -- The crusader kingdoms -- The struggle to defend the kingdoms -- Crusades against Egypt -- Mission abandoned.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.