Crusader Archaeology: The Material Culture of the Latin East

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AuthorBoas, Adrian J.
PublisherRoutledge
Bindinghardcover
PublishedAugust 3, 1999
EditionFirst Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages290
ISBN-100415173612
ISBN-139780415173612
Weight1.53 lb
Dimensions
H × W × L		 0.98 in × 6.47 in × 9.5 in

Crusader Archaeology: The Material Culture of the Latin East

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Although A Wealth Of Literature Has Been Written On The Crusading Movement Affording A Clearer Picture Of What The Crusades Entailed, Little Has Been Written To Illuminate Frankish Life In 'the Lands Beyond The Sea'. Crusader Archaeology Draws Together Recently Excavated Material From Israel, Cyprus, Syria And Jordan To Examine What Life Was Like For The Crusaders In Their New Territory, And How They Were Influenced By The Local Population. Chapters Encompass Frankish Urban And Rural Settlements, Including Agriculture, Industry,...

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Although A Wealth Of Literature Has Been Written On The Crusading Movement Affording A Clearer Picture Of What The Crusades Entailed, Little Has Been Written To Illuminate Frankish Life In 'the Lands Beyond The Sea'. Crusader Archaeology Draws Together Recently Excavated Material From Israel, Cyprus, Syria And Jordan To Examine What Life Was Like For The Crusaders In Their New Territory, And How They Were Influenced By The Local Population. Chapters Encompass Frankish Urban And Rural Settlements, Including Agriculture, Industry, The Differing Architecture Employed By The Military, The Church, Public And Private Structures, Arts And Crafts, Leisure Pursuits, Death And Burial Customs, And Building Techniques. This Highly Illustrated Volume Comprises A Graphic Portrayal Of The Period And Makes Fascinating Reading For All Those Interested In The Middle Ages, And Particularly In The Crusaders.--jacket. Background : The Crusades And Outremer -- The City And Urban Life -- The Rural Landscape -- The Defence Of The Latin East -- Frankish Ecclesiastical Architecture -- Crafts And Minor Arts -- The Fine Arts -- Building Techniques And Materials -- Burials. Adrian J. Boas. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [238]-255) And Index.


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