TY - BOOK AU - Richard, Jean TI - The crusades, c.1071-c.1291 SN - 9780521625661 U1 - 909.07 PY - 1999/// CY - NewYork PB - Cambridge University Press KW - History KW - Crusades KW - Kruistochten N1 - The aim of this book is to provide for the student and general reader a concise history of the crusades. Professor Richard considers the consequences of the crusades, such as the establishment of the Latin east, and its organisation into a group of feudal states, as well as crusading contacts with the Muslim world, eastern Christians, Byzantines and Mongols. Also considered are the organisation and financing of expeditions, and the organisation of operations and supply.Includes bibliographical references and index ER -