Cover of The Expansion of Christendom and the Crusades

The Expansion of Christendom and the Crusades

Narrated by Andrea Giordani

Released
July 4, 2019
Length
58 mins
Format
Highlights Audiobook
Publisher
MuseumAudiobooks.com
This audiobook explores the origins and development of the medieval crusading movement, beginning with Pope Urban II's historic speech in 1095 that launched the first crusade. It covers the establishment of key Crusader states like Edessa, Antioch, and Tripoli, as well as their expansion into the Kingdom of Jerusalem. The narrative also discusses the eventual decline of European influence in the region, marked by the rise of Kurdish leader Saladin.

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