Belloc shows that the Crusades were a titanic struggle between Christian civilization and "e;the Turk,"e; savage Mongols who had embraced Islam. He explains the practical reasons why the Crusaders initially succeeded and why they ultimately failed then he predicts the re-emergence of Islam, since Christendom failed to destroy it in the 12th century. Makes history come alive and gives a rare, true appreciation of Christendom and of our Catholic forefathers!
| ISBN: | 9781618905116 |
| Publication date: | 3rd December 1992 |
| Author: | Belloc, Hilaire |
| Publisher: | TAN Books |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |