Chronicle of the Third Crusade: The Itinerarium Peregrinorum et Gesta Regis Ricardi
by Helen J. Nicholson
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This is a translation of the Itinerarium Peregrinorum et Gesta Regis Ricardi, a contemporary chronicle of the Third Crusade, 1187-1192. Told from the viewpoint of the European crusaders, it recounts the fall of the crusader kingdom of Jerusalem to Saladin in 1187 and the subsequent expeditions to recover it, led by the Emperor Frederick I, King Philip II of France and King Richard I of England, the Lionheart". This is the most comprehensive account of the crusade. Much of the account is from show more eyewitness sources and provides vivid and colourful details of the great campaigns. The translator gives background details of the events described, comparing this account with other accounts from Europe, the Christians of the Holy Land and Muslim writers. She also sets out the evidence for the authorship and sources of the chronicle. show lessTags
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An outstanding book. I've found that the most informative and engaging pieces to read on history are chronicles written during the events or shortly thereafter. This one was written by someone who was there and participated in the 3rd Crusade.
It is filled with accounts of battles and personal acts of bravery and combat. One also gets a better idea of what the average crusader/pilgrim suffered through to make such a monumental journey. The modern reader is struck by the enormous energy, money, and time spent on this campaign and the realization that it had been repeated many times over all over the world throughout history. It is almost difficult for one to wrap their brain around it.
A very good read, one of the best I've run across in show more a while, and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact, it should be a requisite for the serious student. show less
It is filled with accounts of battles and personal acts of bravery and combat. One also gets a better idea of what the average crusader/pilgrim suffered through to make such a monumental journey. The modern reader is struck by the enormous energy, money, and time spent on this campaign and the realization that it had been repeated many times over all over the world throughout history. It is almost difficult for one to wrap their brain around it.
A very good read, one of the best I've run across in show more a while, and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact, it should be a requisite for the serious student. show less
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Helen J. Nicholson, is Senior Lecturer in History at Cardiff University, Wales. She has published extensively on the Crusades and the military orders
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- Canonical title
- Chronicle of the Third Crusade: The Itinerarium Peregrinorum et Gesta Regis Ricardi
- Original publication date
- 1997
- People/Characters
- Saladin; Richard I, King of England
- Important places
- Jerusalem; Antioch
- Important events
- Third Crusade (1189 | 1192)
- First words
- It sometimes happens that with the passing of time even notable and extraordinary deeds fade from memory and pass into oblivion.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Therefore, as there is no more material worthy of eloquence, we have decided to suspend our pen from further writing until it is judged that this work should be resumed in order to tell more of the magnificent deeds thought worthy of praiseworthy memory, in which his name resounds by the grace of God.
- Publisher's editor
- Ashgate
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- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (4.50)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 8
- ASINs
- 1
