Publisher's Synopsis
A Tale of the Crusades is a historical novel written by Sarah Crompton in 1872. The story is set during the Crusades, a series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims in the 11th and 12th centuries. The novel follows the journey of a young English knight named Richard who travels to the Holy Land to fight for the Christian cause. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, both friend and foe, and experiences the brutal realities of war. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Crusades, including the political and religious tensions that fueled the conflict. Through Richard's eyes, readers gain insight into the motivations and perspectives of both the Christian and Muslim sides of the conflict. As the story unfolds, Richard is forced to confront his own beliefs and values, and ultimately must decide where his loyalties lie. A Tale of the Crusades is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and war that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant periods in world history.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.
