The History of the Crusades (vol. 3 of 3)

WE have made known the origin, the spirit, and the character of the crusades; it is now our task to show their influence on the state of society. Before giving our opinion upon...

THE West had heard of the dangers which threatened the Greek empire with indifference; but on learning the last triumph of the arms of Mahomet, all the Christian nations were se...

LOUIS IX., during his sojourn in Palestine, had not only employed himself in fortifying the Christian cities; he had neglected no means of establishing that union and harmony am...

WE are now arrived at the end of the brilliant epoch of the crusades, but our task is not yet completed; for, as the curiosity of readers attaches a high value to the knowledge...

Tunis, the Crusaders under Louis IX. arrive at, iii. 37. Historical notices of, iii. 37, iii. 38. Captured, iii. 39. Great mortality among the Crusaders at., iii. 41. Death of L...

Cyprus, captured by Richard I. of England, i. 475. Disputes respecting the sovereignty of, ii. 177. Arrival of Louis IX. at, ii. 369. Intemperance of the Crusaders at, ii. 370,...

but soon returns to Italy, and leaves the Christians of Palestine to themselves, ii. 296. Reflections on the ill success of this crusade, and the causes which led to it, ii. 297...

Consternation among the Christian states at the fall of Constantinople.—Philip, duke of Burgundy, assembles his nobility at Lille—Curious festival held by—Enthusiasm in favour o...

Christian cities of Palestine fortified by Louis IX.—Quarrels among the Crusaders—Divisions among the Saracens—Aibek, sultan of Egypt, assassinated—Chegger-Adour, the sultana, a...

Pope Nicholas IV. attempts to revive a fresh crusade against the East—Sends missionaries to the Tartars—Their contests with the Mussulmans revive the hopes of the Christians—Arg...

and undertaking another crusade are defeated and annihilated, iii. 142. The Crusaders full of bravery but deficient in qualities, iii. 143. European crusades terminate with the...

Reflections on the state of Europe, on the various classes of society, and on the progress of navigation, industry, arts, and general knowledge during and after the crusades pp....