What is the relationship between the medieval crusades and the problems of the modern Middle East? Were the crusades the Christian equivalent of Muslim jihad? In this sweeping yet crisp history; Thomas F. Madden offers a brilliant and compelling narrative of the crusades and their contemporary relevance. Placing all of the major crusades within their medieval social; economic; religious; and intellectual environments; Madden explores the uniquely medieval world that led untold thousands to leave their homes; families; and friends to march in Christ’s name to distant lands. From Palestine and Europe's farthest reaches; each crusade is recounted in a clear; concise narrative. The author gives special attention as well to the crusades’ effects on the Islamic world and the Christian Byzantine East.
#16413 in Books Fons Porter 2015-06-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .90 x 7.90l; 1.18 #File Name: 1440241465272 pagesThe Farmer s Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt Inspiring Letters from Farm Women of the Great Depression and 99 Quilt Blocks That Honor Them
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136 of 139 people found the following review helpful. Be careful! Lots of mistakesBy Janelle WebbLet me start by saying how much I love this quilt and the farmer's wife 1920 edition. That being said you need to be careful! There are lots of typos throughout the patterns for the squares ex. The wrong number to cut or even missing a piece. I am making the queen and it says to make 94 of the 99 squares. You actually need all 99. Also it says to buy 4 yards of fabric for the white between the squares; I just finished cutting them out and I probably used about a yard and a half.Don't get me wrong I love this quilt it's absolutely adorable but it's been super annoying dealing with all the mistakes. The author and editor need to take a look at what they made and fix the mistakes.12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Super book; CD very easy to use.By A CustomerSuper good book; already printed out all the patterns from the CD; Love the colors of all the blocks. Really pleased with this book.8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Love the letters and patterns!By older wiserLove reading the letters and the sampler quilt patterns are fairly simple plus come with a CD and full instructions. The writer likes to do the quilt patterns by hand but could be done by machine. Each letter has a quilt block assigned to it. Have not made any but plan to just received the book.
