The First Crusade: A New History

The First Crusade by Thomas Asbridge is a gripping account of a titanic three-year adventure filled with miraculous victories, greedy princes, and barbarity on a vast scale.

This masterfully crafted book takes readers through the mobilization of 100,000 men from knights to paupers in Europe, their arrival in Constantinople, and the pivotal battle for Antioch.

With intense religious devotion driving them forward, the crusaders were convinced that their struggle would earn them the reward of eternal paradise in Heaven.

But when they finally reached Jerusalem in 1099, they unleashed an unholy wave of brutality, slaughtering thousands of Muslims - men, women, and children - all in the name of Christianity.

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking account of one of the most significant events in history, shedding light on the deep-seated animosity between Islam and the West that still echoes today.

Don't miss out on this captivating read!