THE HOLY LAND IN THE ERA OF THE CRUSADES: Kingdoms at the Crossroads of Civilizations, 1100-1300

Covers the history, demography, state institutions, foreign policy, economy, art, architecture, and lifestyle of the people who lived in the Crusader states from 1100 to 1300. It is organized in two main parts: a chronological historical overview and a topical discussion of key features of these unique kingdoms. Illus.