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Brings the Crusades to life through stories of its most famous
participants. Relates how Peter the Hermit, with the Pope's
blessing, gathers men to his side and leads the first crusade,
resulting in the capture of Jerusalem and installation of Godfrey
as defender of the holy sepulchre. After the Muslims recapture
Jerusalem, three great kings of Europe vow to regain the Holy City:
King Richard the Lionhearted of England, King Philip of France, and
the Emperor Frederick of Germany. Despite winning many battles in
this third crusade and capturing the city of Acre, they fail to win
back the city of Jerusalem. King Louis of France launches the last
crusade, but dies before achieving his objective. Throughout the
narrative we meet all sorts of men. Some, like Bohemond and
Baldwin, fight for selfish ends; others, such as Tancred and Louis,
do battle like the great knights they are; while a few, Francis
among them, carry goodwill wherever they go.
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