Ronnie Ellenblum Knihy

Focusing on the spatial distribution of Frankish settlements during the Crusades, this study presents a groundbreaking field analysis of over two hundred rural sites. The author challenges conventional scholarship by proposing a new model that views the Franks as migrants who established connections with Eastern Christians while remaining largely isolated from the Muslim communities around them. This fresh perspective sheds light on the complexities of Frankish society in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem.

This revisionist study unpacks the modern historiography of the Crusades, historically influenced by nationalist and colonialist discourses, and challenges current debates over the provenance of Crusader military architecture. It argues that Crusader castles should instead be regarded as the most... číst celé

A provocative study of the devastating impact of climate change across the eastern Mediterranean in the tenth and eleventh centuries.

The collection features 31 essays by prominent medievalists celebrating B.Z. Kedar's contributions to the study of the crusades and medieval history. It explores the Latin East and the interactions between the West and East during the crusades. Topics include the history, archaeology, and art of the Holy Land, as well as discussions on Mediterranean commerce, medieval mentality, and the Jewish experience. This volume highlights Kedar's diverse methodologies and the significance of his work in understanding this pivotal historical period.