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The Crusades: A Short History By Jonathan Riley-Smith

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The Crusades: A Short History was written in 1987 by Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith. Dr. Riley-Smith spent many years studying the history of the crusades and eventually received numerous degrees including his Doctorate of Literature. He taught as a professor of history at many colleges including the University of St. Andrews, the University of London, and the University of Cambridge. In addition, Dr. Riley-Smith wrote many books covering the history of the crusades including: The Feudal Nobility and the Kingdom of Jerusalem, 1174-1277; The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam; The Atlas of the Crusades; and the Crusades: A Short History. The Crusades: A Short History is one of his many books that feature a part of the crusades. In this book,

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