Comments on: Review: The First Crusade, Thomas Asbridge

By: zibilee

zibilee — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:41:02 +0000

I don't know much about this subject, but have read a little about it in passing. I like that the book is accessible and not too dry, and think that if I can find a copy it might make an interesting read for me. I will be watching for your other review as well. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..Company of Liars by Karen Maitland - 480 pgs =-.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:04:07 +0000

Thank you for your great review, Meghan. I will have to check this one out for sure. I haven't read too much about the Crusades, but the whole religious aspect intrigues me. .-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..Review: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:01:25 +0000

I am dying to read this. The Crusades fascinate me.

By: Nish

Nish — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:56:25 +0000

It's amazing how often religion is used merely as an excuse to plunder and destroy! War is seriously depressing .-= Nish´s last blog ..Back from Vacationitis… =-.

By: jennygirl

jennygirl — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:38:37 +0000

If history is repeated in a compelling manner, much like the book you describe, then it would be interesting to read. Thanks for recommendation. I enjoy reading history when it’s interesting
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By: Aarti

Aarti — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:24:12 +0000

I don't know much about the Crusades, either, but I have a feeling there was a lot more to it than God. I have serious issues with the way people just use religion as a rallying point for so much bloodletting. I do like reading about things from the past, though, and seeing how perception and reality can be so different. That's why I love history so much! .-= Aarti´s last blog ..A Street of Books =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:30:15 +0000

I really should read this since I know next to nothing about The Crusades. I enjoy history when it's not dry. .-= Kathy´s last blog ..Wondrous Words Wednesday =-.

By: Amy @ My Friend Amy

Amy @ My Friend Amy — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:00:02 +0000

this sounds like something I should dig into at some point but I have a feeling I would be quite depressed over the whole thing. Great review! .-= Amy @ My Friend Amy´s last blog ..Labor of Love =-.

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:41:23 +0000

This sounds good. I have read about the Third Crusade but not the first, but I agree this would be good to get a glimpse of the onset. I love the cover too - it reminds me of the Brother Cadfael mysteries! .-= rhapsodyinbooks´s last blog ..Review of An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris =-.