Anatomy of a Crusade, 1213-1221 (The Middle Ages Series)

James M. Powell here offers a new interpretation of the Fifth Crusade's historical and social impact, and a richly rewarding view of life in the thirteenth century. Powell addresses such questions as the degree of popular interest in the crusades, the religious climate of the period, the social structure of the membership of the crusade, and the effects of the recruitment effort on the outcome. CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABBREVIATIONS INTRODUCTION PART I. PREPARATIONS FOR THE CRUSADE PART II. THE CRUSADE APPENDIX I. LETTER OF POPE HONORIUS III TO THE BISHOP, THE ARCHPRIEST, AND MASTER UGO OF LUCCA, FEBRUARY 26,1218 APPENDIX II. INDIVIDUALS WHO TOOK CRUSADE VOWS, 1213-1221 APPENDIX III. INDIVIDUALS WHOSE PARTICIPATION IS IN DOUBT APPENDIX IV. COLLECTION COURTOIS BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX An award-winning anatomy of the Fifth Crusade. An award-winning anatomy of the Fifth Crusade.