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The Lusignans of Poitou
The recent developments in the Middle East revived academic and public interest in the West’s previous encounters with that part of the world. These events created something of a cottage industry of histories and novels recounting the crusades, particularly the … Continue reading
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Tagged crusades, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Guy de Lusignan, Hana Samek Norton, Hattin, historical fiction, historical fiction writers, historical research, Jonathan Riley-Smith, Mélusine, Richard the Lionheart, Steven Runciman, The Serpent's Crown, The Sixth Surrender
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Decembers of Centuries Past…and Present
It was on December 25, 1100 when Baldwin of Edessa got himself officially crowned king of Jerusalem… On December 25, 1146, Bernard of Clairvaux recruited the HRE Conrad to join in what became the Second Crusade (which included Louis of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aimary de Lusignan, Baldwin I, battle of Hattin, Children's crusade, crusader historical fiction, crusades, Cyprus, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Guy de Lusignan, historical fiction, Isabella of Jerusalem, king of Jerusalem, Richard the Lionheart, Sybilla, Templars
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