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Charters and Letters of the First Crusade - Softcover

 
9798869200228: Charters and Letters of the First Crusade
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798869200228
Publisher: Dalcassian Publishing Company, 2018

Synopsis

The collection of 11th century texts includes a series of letters highlighting the plight of Christians under Turkish oppression and the call for a crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. Emperor Alexius I Komnenos appeals to Count Robert of Flanders for military assistance, detailing the atrocities faced by Christians. Pope Urban II urges the faithful in Flanders to join the cause, promising spiritual rewards for those who participate. Additionally, Count Stephen of Chartres shares his experiences during the campaign, including victories and the challenges faced by the crusaders. The letters reflect the fervent religious zeal and communal effort to restore Christian dominance in the Holy Land. These letters and charters are a representative snapshot of mindset of the crusaders as they were actively making their way through Asia Minor and into the Levant.

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Publisher
Dalcassian Publishing Company
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 13 
9798869200228
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
44