Brings the Crusades to life through stories of its most famous participants. Relates how Peter the Hermit, with the Pope's blessing, gathers men to his side and leads the first crusade, resulting in the capture of Jerusalem and installation of Godfrey as defender of the holy sepulchre. After the Muslims recapture Jerusalem, three great kings of Europe vow to regain the Holy City: King Richard the Lionhearted of England, King Philip of France, and the Emperor Frederick of Germany. Despite winning many battles in this third crusade and capturing the city of Acre, they fail to win back the city of Jerusalem. King Louis of France launches the last crusade, but dies before achieving his objective. Throughout the narrative we meet all sorts of men. Some, like Bohemond and Baldwin, fight for selfish ends; others, such as Tancred and Louis, do battle like the great knights they are; while a few, Francis among them, carry goodwill wherever they go.
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Once upon a time there was an ugly little boy called Peter, who lived in his father's castle in France. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
crusading army, narrow sea Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy City, Holy Land, King Louis, Greek Emperor, King of Jerusalem, Christian Church, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Peter the Hermit, Bishop of Paris, Lord of Carac, Queen Marguerite, Save the Holy Sepulchre New!
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Once upon a time there was an ugly little boy called Peter, who lived in his father's castle in France. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
crusading army, narrow sea Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy City, Holy Land, King Louis, Greek Emperor, King of Jerusalem, Christian Church, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Peter the Hermit, Bishop of Paris, Lord of Carac, Queen Marguerite, Save the Holy Sepulchre New!
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