<span>Albert of Aachenβs History of the Journey to Jerusalem presents the story of the First Crusade (1095-1099) and the first generation of Latin settlers in the Levant (1099-1119). Volume 2, The Early History of the Latin States, provides a surprising level of detail about the reign of King Baldwi
Albert Aachen's history of the journey to Jerusalem. Volume 2. Books 7-12, The early history of the Latin States, 1099-1119
β Scribed by Susan Edgington
- Publisher
- Ashgate
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 272
- Series
- Crusade texts in translation
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
A detailed account of the reign of King Baldwin I (1100-1119), especially its earlier years and the crusading expeditions of 1101.
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