In Search of the <em>Real</em> Balian
In Kingdom of Heaven, Sir Ridley Scott turns Balian of Ibelin into an agnostic, but what do we know of the Balian of history?
Onward, Christian Soldiers
God’s War is the new standard in the field.
In Search of the <em>Real</em> Balian
In Kingdom of Heaven, Sir Ridley Scott turns Balian of Ibelin into an agnostic, but what do we know of the Balian of history?
The Real History of the Crusades
A series of holy wars against Islam led by power-mad popes and fought by religious fanatics? Think again.
Christians & Muslims: Recommended Resources
A Deadly Give and Take
Crusaders fought many terrible battles in the Middle East, but Muslims started – and won – the war.
The Crusades: Recommended Resources
The last few decades have seen a resurgence of crusades studies. Here are several of the many fine works available.