The first multivolume encyclopedia to document the history of one of the most influential religious movements of the Middle Ages—the Crusades. The Crusades: A

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Unlike traditional references that recount political and military history, this encyclopedia includes entries on a wide range of aspects related to daily life d

Presents a comprehensive A-to-Z reference to the empire that once encompassed large parts of the modern-day Middle East, North Africa, and southeastern Europe.