The Crusades: An Idea That Resonates Today

The Crusades were the largest military campaign in the history of Western Europe. They began nearly a thousand years ago and lasted for over five hundred years. The Crusades united Europeans around the idea of ​​a necessary and just war, an idea that persists to this day.

This book offers an insightful and informative look at the history of this movement, which began with the conquest of Jerusalem. In the centuries that followed, European princes waged a long series of wars in the Middle East, as well as in the Iberian Peninsula and the Baltic region.

These campaigns, purportedly religious in nature, reinforced the stereotypical image of Islam as heresy and violence, but they also led to the first scholarly studies of Islam as a religion in Europe.

This book is the first comprehensive study from Scandinavia of all the medieval Crusades.

“A compelling and illustrated narrative, rich with personal descriptions and dramatic events.” (Nils F. Aurelius, Ostra Smøland)

“An exceptional introduction to these wars and the Europe they shaped. The book is brimming with valuable information and inspiring insights.” (Thomas Lindqvist, Response) Response digital subscribers can read the full article.

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“A multifaceted and accurate portrayal of this momentous event. Or rather, these events.” (Cleo)

“The book offers a vivid and insightful look at history.” “A true treasure.” (Ulf Pauli, BTJ)

“A profound and insightful look at the Crusades, a movement that spanned several centuries.” “The book raises questions for the reader about the ongoing political debate surrounding religion and politics.” “A solid, beautiful, and richly illustrated book, written in a smooth and engaging style, that offers valuable factual information.”