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Pope Gregory X and the Crusades
Philip B Baldwin
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Description for Pope Gregory X and the Crusades
Hardback. First full-length study of Pope Gregory X in relation to Crusade, demonstrating his significant impact. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FB; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HBWC; HRCC2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 606.
First full-length study of Pope Gregory X in relation to Crusade, demonstrating his significant impact. Pope Gregory X stood at the very centre of the crusading movement in the later thirteenth century. An able diplomat, he showed himself adept at navigating the political waters of Europe and the Mediterranean World. His crusade gained the participation of virtually all of the leaders of Western Europe, and even the Byzantine emperor and the Ilkhan of the Mongols: crucial if his crusade were to have a chance of defeating the very formidable and successful Mamluk Sultan Baybars. However, Gregory's premature death put ... Read more
First full-length study of Pope Gregory X in relation to Crusade, demonstrating his significant impact. Pope Gregory X stood at the very centre of the crusading movement in the later thirteenth century. An able diplomat, he showed himself adept at navigating the political waters of Europe and the Mediterranean World. His crusade gained the participation of virtually all of the leaders of Western Europe, and even the Byzantine emperor and the Ilkhan of the Mongols: crucial if his crusade were to have a chance of defeating the very formidable and successful Mamluk Sultan Baybars. However, Gregory's premature death put ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
263
Condition
New
Number of Pages
263
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843839163
SKU
V9781843839163
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Reviews for Pope Gregory X and the Crusades
A thorough and fascinating account....The quality of scholarship is very high.
NOTTINGHAM MEDIEVAL STUDIES
Baldwin proves without doubt the importance of papal leadership and forceful curial organization to the success of the crusades, even if in this instance the failure of the crusade came about despite Gregory X's intense efforts.
CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW
Baldwin offers valuable ... Read more
NOTTINGHAM MEDIEVAL STUDIES
Baldwin proves without doubt the importance of papal leadership and forceful curial organization to the success of the crusades, even if in this instance the failure of the crusade came about despite Gregory X's intense efforts.
CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW
Baldwin offers valuable ... Read more