The Age Of The Crusades: Ten Epochs Of Church History

by James Meeker Ludlow

Book Overview

The Age of the Crusades: Ten Epochs of Church History is a comprehensive book written by James M. Ludlow. The book explores the historical period of the Crusades, which took place between the 11th and 13th centuries. The author provides a detailed account of the religious, political, and social contexts of the era, highlighting the significant events and personalities that shaped the period.The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a specific epoch of Church history. The author begins with the rise of the Seljuk Turks and the call for the First Crusade, which marked the beginning of a series of military campaigns aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control. The subsequent chapters cover the Second and Third Crusades, the rise of the Knights Templar and the Teutonic Knights, and the Fourth Crusade, which resulted in the sack of Constantinople.Throughout the book, Ludlow explores the motivations behind the Crusades, including religious fervor, political ambition, and economic gain. He also delves into the impact of the Crusades on the Church, including the rise of the papacy and the emergence of new religious orders.Overall, The Age of the Crusades: Ten Epochs of Church History is a detailed and informative account of a significant period in world history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the Crusades, the history of the Church, or medieval Europe.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425485863
• ISBN13: 9781425485863
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"