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Crusades

Biel, Timothy L. The Crusades. Lucent, 1995. Explains the historical background of the medieval holy wars; for middle school to adult readers.

Housley, Norman. The Later Crusades, 1274-1580: From Lyons to Alcazar. Oxford University Press, 1992. Complex three-century overview of the later Crusades.

Konstam, Angus. Historical Atlas of the Crusades. Facts on File, 2002. An illustrated atlas that chronicles figures, events, themes, and places. For high school readers.

Madden, Thomas F. A Concise History of the Crusades. Rowman & Littlefield, 1999. Well-executed account of a poorly understood medieval movement.

Rice, Earle. Life During the Crusades. Lucent, 1998. Examines the feudal social structure that existed during the holy wars. For readers in grades 8 to 10.

Riley-Smith, Jonathan, ed. The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades. Oxford University Press, 1995, 2001. Broad examination of the Crusades that includes religious, economic, and military aspects.

Runciman, Steven. A History of the Crusades. Cambridge University Press, 1951-1954, 1996. Classic history.

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