The Crusades and the Expansion of Catholic Christendom 1000–1714

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The Crusades and the Expansion of Catholic Christendom 1000–1714

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The Crusades and the Expansion of Catholic Christendom 1000–1714, John France — 1st Edition

Publication: London, Routledge / Taylor & Francis Group, 2005.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xii], 380.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume presents exceptionally well, bound in the publisher's original pictorial laminated boards (issued without a dust jacket). The binding remains tight and square, with sharp corners and virtually no shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text block is bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing or markings, maintaining a pristine, unread feel throughout. A highly attractive, securely bound copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first printing (with no subsequent impressions noted on the copyright page). This academic survey by John France offers a comprehensive examination of the Crusades and their impact on the expansion of Catholic Christendom from the eleventh to the early eighteenth century. The volume is illustrated with maps and halftones to accompany the text.

Original hardcover editions of this work, particularly those that are not later Print-on-Demand reprints, are notably uncommon on the open market, as they were predominantly acquired by institutional and academic libraries upon publication.

In this fascinating and accessible survey, John France places the medieval Crusades firmly within their European context, exploring their profound impact on the expansion of Catholic Christendom. Tracing the crusading movement from its eleventh-century origins through to the imperialist imperatives of the fifteenth century and beyond, the author provides a detailed chronological examination of piety, greed, loyalty, and aggression. Replete with illustrations, maps, and detailed chronologies, this study serves as an essential guide to the motivations and historical consequences of one of the medieval world's most defining movements.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: John France

Book Publisher: Routledge

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 392

Book Publication Year: 2005

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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