The concise history of the crusades
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In this sweeping yet crisp history, Thomas F. Madden offers a brilliant and compelling narrative of the crusades and their contemporary relevance. Placing all of the major crusades within their medieval social, economic, religious, and intellectual environments, Madden explores the uniquely medieval world that led untold thousands to leave their homes, families, and friends to march in Christ's name to distant lands.
The Romans - WRV Library
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In The Romans, Mary T. Boatwright, Daniel Gargola, and Richard J.A. Talbert guide readers through a comprehensive sweep of Roman history, ranging from the prehistoric settlements to the age of Constantine.
The Troubled Empire @ LCC Library
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Explores the history of China between the Mongol reunification of China in 1279 under the Yuan dynasty and the Manchu invasion four centuries later, explaining how climate changes profoundly affected the empire during this period.
