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  sridhar r bommareddy

  4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for someone new to the subject

  Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018

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  The book is well written and is a great insight into the topic of the Crusades. The book focuses heavily on the early crusades, particularly the first, second, and third, which is understandable as they are the ones that people want to know about. While a lot people are pretty aware of the military engagements fought during the crusades, many are not aware of the political climate of the time, which the book does a great job of explaining. The book also excels in providing great analysis of the battles fought, something that a lot of books and history courses in schools, like ancient world history, don't often focus on. The book covers a lot of material while still keeping you interested in the narrative. Asbridge's work makes for a great gateway book for new or casual readers but if you are looking for a book that will go into great detail and expand your existing knowledge, I highly suggest you look somewhere else.

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