Anatomy of a Crusade, 1213-1221

James M. Powell here offers a new interpretation of the Fifth Crusade's historical and social impact, and a richly rewarding view of life in the thirteenth century. Powell addresses such questions as the degree of popular interest in the crusades, the religious climate of the period, the social structure of the membership of the crusade, and the effects of the recruitment effort on the outcome.

Autorentext

James M. Powell

Inhalt

List of Figures and Tables
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction

PART I. PREPARATIONS FOR THE CRUSADE

1. Planning for the Crusade
2. The Testing Ground
3. The Vocation of the Cross
4. Recruitment for the Crusade
5. Financing the Crusade
6. The Leadership Question

PART II. THE CRUSADE

7. The First Phase
8. Invasion and Stalemate
9. The Conquest of Damietta
10. The Failure of the Crusade

Epilogue and Conclusions