Download or read book Stories of Warriors and Sweethearts at the Holy Crusades written by Folco Zanobini and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Crusade to the Holy Land, transformed by the imagination and religious fervor of an Italian gentleman of the late sixteenth century. A mission of war armed protagonists, watched over by angelical and diabolical forces, interrupted by adventures, enchantments, love stories, unexpected transgressions. In Tasso’s world, dedication to a cause is always something extreme and fatal; love is characterized by unhappiness and defeat (Erminia, Tancredi, Clorinda) and the war is ferociousness without either pity or a solution.
Download or read book The Story of the Crusades written by Ethel Mary Wilmot-Buxton and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two hundred years which cover, roughly speaking, the actual period of the Holy War, are crammed with an interest that never grows dim. Gallant figures, noble knights, generous foes, valiant women, eager children, follow one another through these centuries, and form a pageant the colour and romance of which can never fade, for the circumstances were in themselves unique. The two great religious forces of the worldÑChristianity and Islam, the Cross and the CrescentÑwere at grips with one another, and for the first time the stately East, with its suggestion of mystery, was face to face with the brilliant West, wherein the civilisation and organisation of Rome were at last prevailing over the chaos of the Dark Ages. A very special kind of interest, moreover, belongs to the story of the Crusades in that the motive of the wars was the desire to rescue from the hands of unbelievers But we shall see, as we read the story, that this was only a part of the real motive power which inspired and sustained the Holy War. Even if the land of Palestine and the Holy City, Jerusalem, had never fallen into the hands of the Saracens, some such war was inevitable. The East was knocking at the doors of the West with no uncertain sound. An extraordinary force had come into existence during the four centuries that immediately preceded the First Crusade, which threatened to dominate the whole of the Western world. It was a religious forceÑalways stronger and more effective than any other; and it was only repelled with the greatest difficulty by Christendom, inspired, not so much by the motive of religion, as by that curious mixture of romance and adventurous design which we call chivalry. Let us try, then, first of all, to get some idea of these Men of the East, the Mohammedans or Saracens, who managed to keep Europe in a state of constant turmoil for upwards of five centuries, and to do that we must go back to the latter years of the sixth century after Christ. About fifty miles from the shores of the Red Sea stands the city of Mecca, one of the few important towns to be found on the fringe of the great sandy desert of Arabia. During hundreds of years Mecca had been the venerated bourne of pilgrims, for, embedded in the walls of the sacred building known as the Kaaba, was the "pure white stone," said to have fallen from heaven on the day that Adam and Eve took their sorrowful way from the gates of Paradise.
Download or read book Heroines of the Crusades written by Celestia Angenette Bloss and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Warriors of God written by James Jr Reston and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Soldier of Crusade written by Jack Ludlow and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1096. The Pope has called for a crusade to free Jerusalem, and half the warriors of Europe have responded. Among them is the Norman, Count Bohemund, one-time enemy of Byzantium, whose help is required if progress is to be possible. In company with his warrior nephew, Tancred of Lecce, Bohemund must once more cross the Adriatic to the lands of the Byzantine Empire. His first task, pushing back the infidel Turks, calls for an uneasy alliance with old enemy Emperor Alexius. But can the Crusaders trust the wily Emperor, and is he really on their side?
Download or read book Brothers in Arms written by F. Bayford Harrison and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades written by G. A. Henty and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Winning His Spurs: A Tale of the Crusades" by G. A. Henty. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Heart of a Princess written by Candace Hamby and published by . This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heart of a Princess is an exciting tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of the bloody First Crusade. kingdom under attack by the fearsome Seljuk Turks. from the Pope. warriors from the West descend upon his land, among them an enemy from years past bearing a terrible lust for revenge against the Emperor. Amid the turmoil of the crusade, the Emperor's daughter, Anna, falls deeply in love with a young officer in her father's army, but she fears that he will never love her in return. as a traitor. This book is a moving story of faith, love, and forgiveness that will both inspire and fuel your desire for adventure
Download or read book Valiant Warrior written by Calvin J. Boal and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valiant Warrior: Knight of the Third Crusade is an adventure book of a young man, Sir Richard Fowler, who leads his bow men from Buckinghamshire, England, on crusade to fight with the Knights Templar; King Richard the Lion Heart; and other crusader armies against the powerful Saladin and the Muslim army to recapture the Holy Lands and Jerusalem.
Download or read book Tales Of The Crusaders written by Sir Walter Scott and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the adventures of the knights and warriors of the Crusades in this captivating collection of short stories. Scott's masterful storytelling transports readers to a time of chivalry, honor, and battles for the Holy Land. From Richard the Lionheart to Saladin and beyond, readers will be enthralled by the epic tales of these legendary figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book God Wills It written by William Davis and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Not since Sir Walter Scott cast his spell over us with 'Ivanhoe,' 'Count Robert of Paris,' and 'Quentin Durward' have we been so completely captivated by a story as by 'God Wills It!' It grips the attention of the reader in the first chapter and holds it till the last....It is a story of strenuous life, the spirit of which might well be applied in some of our modern crusades. While true to life in its local coloring, it is sweet and pure, and leaves no after-taste of bitterness. The author's first book, 'A Friend of Caesar,' revealed his power, and 'God Wills It' confirms and deepens the impression made." -Christian Endeavor World "'God Wills It' is unquestionably one of the strongest of the season's romances. In merit it is far above the generality of historical novels." -Buffalo Courier "The picturesqueness of Mr. Davis's characters and the romantic quality of his narrative will bring him many readers who may well be grateful for the historic vista he has opened to them through the medium of fiction." -Boston Transcript "A tumultuous romance which exercises something of the same fascination as that wielded by Scott's 'Ivanhoe' and 'Talisman.' The plot revels in incidents of a thrilling character; adventure after adventure meets the young Norman, Richard Longsword, who feats in the lists in Sicily, in feudal quarrel for his ancestral estates in France, and later as a soldier of the Cross in Palestine during the first Crusade, are narrated with vigor and dash. Mr. Davis will be remembered as the author of a somewhat remarkable story of classical days called 'A Friend of Caesar.' The present book shows evidence of very minute study of the history of the times of the Crusades, and especially of the manners and usages of chivalry." -The Outlook "One of the very few as it is one of the very best pieces of fiction founded on the first Crusade." -Record-Herald "The most unique and in every way the most striking romantic production of the season." -Advertiser "Thrilling and delightful." -The Congregationalist "A picturesque and virile story of the first Christian movement to Jerusalem, and is told with a rugged simplicity befitting the subject. Oriental backgrounds and Eastern mysticism and beauty to Western strength and action, and the tale is spirited, adventurous, and crowded with incident." - Sunday School Times
Download or read book The Crusaders written by Alfred John Church and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shadow of the Swords written by Kamran Pasha and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-22 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epic saga of love and war, Shadow of the Swords tells the story of the Crusades—from the Muslim perspective. Saladin, a Muslim sultan, finds himself pitted against King Richard the Lionheart as Islam and Christianity clash against each other, launching a conflict that still echoes today. In the midst of a brutal and unforgiving war, Saladin finds forbidden love in the arms of Miriam, a beautiful Jewish girl with a tragic past. But when King Richard captures Miriam, the two most powerful men on Earth must face each other in a personal battle that will determine the future of the woman they both love—and of all civilization. Richly imagined, deftly plotted, and highly entertaining, Shadow of the Swords is a remarkable story that will stay with readers long after the final page has been turned.
Download or read book Birth of the Kingdom written by Jan Guillou and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inthe final gripping volume of Jan Guillou’sboundary-breaking Crusades Trilogy, exiled warrior Arnde Gotha returns home to Sweden, determined to liberate and unite his homelandin what promises to be his greatest trial yet. Traveling from Saladin’ssand-swept Holy Lands to the Scandinavian North, Arn’sfinal adventure is a captivating historical narrative encompassing the strugglefor honor, the quest for lost love, and the momentous clash of European andMiddle Eastern cultures. Fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden,William Dietrich, and James Clavell will beenthralled by Jan Guillous’ Birth of the Kingdom,the stunning and dramatic climax to a tale begun in The Road to Jerusalemand The Templar Knight, and a masterpiece of epic and magisterialhistorical fiction.
Download or read book The Knight Templar written by Jan Guillou and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1150 to an aristocratic Swedish family, handsome Arn Magnusson is educated at a Cistercian monastery. As well as training to be a monk, he is to be a warrior, and becomes a master archer and swordsman under the tutelage of the giant Brother Guilbert, a former knight. But Arn is innocent in the ways of the world, and when two beautiful sisters cross his path, despite falling desperately in love with one of them, Cecilia, he is seduced by the other. Such a crime is punishable by both civil and clerical authorities, and, while Cecilia is banished to spend twenty years as a nun, Arn is sentenced to serve the same period as a Knight Templar in the Holy Land. As an occupation officer in Palestine, he discovers that the infidel Saracens don't appear to be brutish and uncivilised as they are portrayed in Christian propaganda. On the contrary, in love and war he learns from the example of his noble adversary Saladin that there's another side to the teachings of the Cistercians¿
Download or read book Tales of Wonder written by Matthew G. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of Wonder written by Matthew Gregory Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
