Publisher's Synopsis
The Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 A.D. is a historical book written by Claude Reignier Conder. The book explores the establishment and eventual fall of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, a Christian state that existed in the Holy Land from 1099 to 1291 A.D. The book delves into the political, religious, and social aspects of the kingdom, including the Crusader conquest of Jerusalem, the establishment of the Latin Kingdom, and the conflicts that arose between the Christian and Muslim populations. The author provides a detailed account of the key figures and events that shaped the kingdom's history, including the reigns of Baldwin I, Baldwin II, and Baldwin III, the battles of Hattin and Arsuf, and the leadership of Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. The book also examines the cultural and economic impact of the Latin Kingdom on the Holy Land, including the building of churches, castles, and other structures, as well as the establishment of trade routes and markets. Overall, The Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 A.D. is a comprehensive and informative historical account that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complex political and religious dynamics of the Holy Land during the medieval 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.