Publisher's Synopsis
The Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 A.D. is a historical book written by Claude Reignier Conder. This book provides a detailed account of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, which was established in 1099 by the Crusaders after they captured Jerusalem from the Muslims. The book covers the period from the establishment of the kingdom until its fall in 1291. The book describes the political, social, and religious aspects of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. It explains how the Crusaders established a feudal system in the kingdom, with knights and lords ruling over the local population. The book also covers the interactions between the Crusaders and the Muslim and Jewish populations, including the conflicts and alliances that arose between them. Conder provides a comprehensive analysis of the military campaigns and battles that took place during the period. He describes the strategies and tactics of the Crusaders and their opponents, as well as the weapons and equipment used in the battles. The book also covers the role of the Templars and Hospitallers, two military orders that played a significant role in the defense of the kingdom. Overall, The Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 A.D. is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Crusades and the Middle East. The book provides a detailed and well-researched account of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, and it is an essential read for historians and scholars of the period.1897. In this volume Victorian soldier, explorer, and scholar, Claude Reignier Conder, aims not to relate a history of the Crusades, but to present a picture of the curious social conditions which resulted from the establishment of a feudal society amid Oriental surroundings, and to trace the growth of civilization and prosperity during the two centuries of Latin rule. Contents: Peter the Hermit; The March to Antioch; The Founding of the Kingdom; The Growth of the Kingdom; The Loss of the Kingdom; The Frank Life in Palestine; The Native Life in Palestine; The Third Crusade; The Thirteenth Century Franks; St. Louis; The Tartars; and The Loss of Acre. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
