God's Battalions: The Case for the Crusades -epub

It always seems counterintuitive to moderns that warfare and religion can be consistent. Ideally, followers of the prince of peace are to avoid the sword and shield. Clearly, this has not always been the case. Frequently in the crosshairs of critics are the Christian wars against Muslims known as the Crusades, commonly viewed as the birth of European imperialism and the forced spread of Christianity. But what if we've had it all wrong? What if the Crusades were a justifiable response to a strong and determined foe? Stark, a prominent sociologist and author of 27 books on history and religion, has penned a compelling argument that these bloody encounters had less to do with spreading Christianity than with responding to an ever more dangerous enemy—the emerging Islamic empire. There is much to be learned here. Filled with fascinating historical glimpses of monks and Templars, priests and pilgrims, kings and contemplatives, Stark pulls it all together and challenges us to reconsider our view of the Crusades. 288 pages Publisher: HarperOne (November 9, 2010) Language: English

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 bookzilla (2011-08-03)

last time i had a green skull someone hacked my account. then you deleted that accont and thousands of books. i don't want any skulls

ramikaz (2011-08-03)

I guess you don't know much about the crusades, as the crusaders also murdered jews and other Christians, and some even resorted to cannibalism!

ramikaz (2011-08-03)

PS. What exactly is a "skull" good for?

tuvokk (2011-08-03)

With or without skull. thanks for your uploads.
This look back in time is quite interesting. Evil forces fighting for world domination, many victims, some heroes, and a few honest souls in between. Thanks.