History records all the events of the past. In this book, we're going to learn about the Story of the Crusades and determine if it has a happy or sad ending. Think of history books as a novel that has been written by all men who left a mark throughout time. Creating the right mindset with the help of powerful resources is key to appreciating history.

History records all the events of the past. In this book, we're going to learn about the Story of the Crusades and determine if it has a happy or sad ending. Think of history books as a novel that has been written by all men who left a mark throughout time. Creating the right mindset with the help of powerful resources is key to appreciating hist

Sir Steven Runciman explores the First Crusade and the foundation of the kingdom of Jerusalem.

An epic saga of love and war, Shadow of the Swords tells the story of the Crusades—from the Muslim perspective. Saladin, a Muslim sultan, finds himself pitted against King Richard the Lionheart as Islam and Christianity clash against each other, launching a conflict that still echoes today. In the midst of a brutal and unforgiving war, Saladin finds forbidden love in the arms of Miriam, a beautiful Jewish girl with a tragic past. But when King Richard captures Miriam, the two most powerful men on Earth must face each other in a personal battle that will determine the future of the woman they both love—and of all civilization. Richly imagined, deftly plotted, and highly entertaining, Shadow of the Swords is a remarkable story that will stay with readers long after the final page has been turned.

Focusing on the Crusades, this is one of a history series, modular in structure, which offers teachers the flexibility to design their own scheme of work at Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. Each book covers all the core study units and also a wide range of optional units, and aims to be visually stimulating as well as offering activities which develop both skills and understanding. An extensive selection of primary and secondary sources is provided.