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1095 – 1291
The Crusades were religious wars between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land, featuring leaders like Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. They influenced art, architecture, and trade, increasing contact between Europe and the Middle East and shaping the medieval world.
Picture books
Chapter books and novels
Non-fiction books
The Crusades Reference Library: Primary Sources
Primary source excerpts, plus explanations, from the Crusade era
Crusades (Graphic Medieval History)
Graphic novel retelling of battles during the first three Crusades
You Wouldn’t Want To Be A Crusader! A War You’d Rather Not Fight
Humorous, informative look at Crusade warriors
Biographies
Lionhearts: Saladin, Richard I and the Third Crusade
Gorgeous dual picture biography of Saladin, Richard I, and their meeting during the third Crusade
Richard the Lionheart: The Life of a King and Crusader
Graphic novel biography of Richard the Lionheart
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