The Origin of the Idea of Crusade

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Exploring the evolution of Christian knighthood and the concept of holy war, this influential work by Carl Erdmann delves into the historical context leading to the crusades in eleventh-century Europe. Originally published in 1935, the English edition features additional notes, a foreword addressing later scholarship, and an expanded bibliography, making it essential for understanding the complexities behind the crusades' inception.