Mike Paine Livres

This Pocket Essential traces the chronology of the Crusades between 1095 and 1291 and highlights the most important figures on all sides of the conflict. It covers the creation of the kingdom of Jerusalem and the other crusader states and their struggle to survive. It looks at the successes and failures of the Third Crusade and at the legendary figures of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. The book provides essential information about one of the great unifying, and disunifying, forces of medieval Christendom.

Exploring over 12 centuries of Greek culture, this work delves into the origins of Western civilization, starting from the Homeric period. It reveals archaeological insights into events like the Trojan Wars, highlights the cultural zenith of Athens, and narrates the Greeks' epic confrontations with the Persian Empire. Key figures such as Pericles and Alexander the Great are examined, alongside influential philosophers like Plato and Aristotle. The narrative encompasses a diverse array of characters, from dramatists to demagogues, illustrating the rich tapestry of Greek achievement.