The Forgotten Crusaders: Poland and the Crusader Movement in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries

by Mikoaj Gadysz and Rafe de Crespigny

This book investigates into the Polish participation in the Crusades to the Holy Land, as well as the organisation of the campaign of preaching of the Cross and the collection of resources for the support of the Crusades by the Church. By broadening the scope of enquiry to consider the application of the motifs of crusading against Poland's pagan neighbours, local heretics or political opponents of the Church it provides conclusions which may interest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004185518
• ISBN13: 9789004185517
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.7"