James Naus: 1 book
Constructing kingship
The Capetian monarchs of France and the early Crusades
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2016
Crusading kings such as Louis IX of France and Richard I of England exert a unique hold on our historical imagination. For this reason, it can be easy to forget that European rulers were not always eager participants in holy war. The First Crusade was launched in 1095, and yet the first monarch did...
