The age of the crusades by James M. Ludlow
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"The Age of the Crusades" by James M. Ludlow is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities and multifaceted motivations behind the Crusades, a series of religious and military campaigns that took place during the 11th to the 13th centuries. The text likely explores the socio-political dynamics of medieval Europe, including the influence of the church, the feudal system, and the cultural atmosphere that
fostered these events. At the start of the book, Ludlow sets the stage by highlighting the significant historical context of the Crusades and their enduring impact on Christian history. He describes the prevailing ignorance, superstition, and social brutality of the 11th century, illustrating how these factors contributed to the mass mobilization for the Crusades. The introduction also emphasizes the need to understand the underlying societal conditions, the roles of key figures, and the intertwining of faith with ambition, which emboldened many to take part in these far-reaching campaigns against the Muslims in the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ludlow, James M. (James Meeker), 1841-1932 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 28028079 |
| Title | The age of the crusades |
| Original Publication | New York: The Christian Literature Co., 1896. |
| Series Title | Ten epochs of church history [6] |
| Credits | deaurider, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Crusades |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72852 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72852-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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