Francs et Orientaux Dans le Monde des Croisades |
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| Author:
| Richard, Jean |
| Series title: | Variorum Collected Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-86078-917-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2003 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $195.00 |
Book Description:
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Francs et Orientaux dans le monde des croisades, the latest volume by Jean Richard, is concerned with the evolution of the crusading movement and with the interaction between crusaders and indigenous peoples of the Near East. The articles look at changes in the concept of crusading, means of financing it, and forms of indulgence; at how the adoption of maritime transport created a need to control the sea, and how contacts with the Muslims could lead to peaceful means of resolving...
More DescriptionFrancs et Orientaux dans le monde des croisades, the latest volume by Jean Richard, is concerned with the evolution of the crusading movement and with the interaction between crusaders and indigenous peoples of the Near East. The articles look at changes in the concept of crusading, means of financing it, and forms of indulgence; at how the adoption of maritime transport created a need to control the sea, and how contacts with the Muslims could lead to peaceful means of resolving conflict and dealing with prisoners. In their lands in the east, the Latins accommodated the feudal structures they brought with them to local conditions, especially in the mountains. Both in this and in the religious sphere compromises were made, and in this co-existence each community preserved its individuality. The final section then considers roles played by eastern Christians in the contacts between Europeans and Mongols.