The Assault On Jerusalem
The Assault On Jerusalem by Steven Runciman, published by Penguin in 2005, presents a focused examination of a pivotal moment in history. This edition, comprising 64 pages, offers insights into the tenth-century victory of the crusaders over Arab forces in Jerusalem, a city that had been under Arab control for over four hundred years. Runciman, known for his significant contributions to historical writing, sheds light on this event with an impartial and penetrating approach.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the historical context surrounding the crusaders’ actions and the implications of their victory. This work is part of Runciman’s broader examination of the Crusades, which has influenced the understanding of this complex period. The text engages with themes relevant to both history and historiography, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biographies, memoirs, and educational studies related to historical events.
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One of the greatest historical writers of the twentieth century, Steven Runciman was famous for throwing light on some very dark ages: his definitive A History of the Crusades, first published by Penguin in 1965, transformed the common view of the Holy Wars through its impartial and penetrating approach. In this extract, he describes the brutal and decisive tenth-century victory of the crusaders over Arab forces in Jerusalem, occupied for over four hundred years.
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