Crusader Archaeology: The material culture of the Latin East, Second Edition

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Abstract

Crusader Archaeology examines what life was like for European settlers in the Latin East and how they were influenced by their new-found neighbours. Incorporating recent excavation results and the latest research, this new edition updates the only detailed study of the material culture of the Frankish settlers in Israel, Cyprus, Syria and Jordan. Adrian Boas provides comprehensive coverage of the key topics connected to crusader archaeology, including an examination of urban and rural settlements, agriculture, industry, the military, the church, public and private architecture, arts and crafts, leisure pursuits, death and burial and building techniques. There are also entirely new chapters on domestic architecture and disease, injury and medical treatment. Drawing on the extensive experience of an established writer in the field, Crusader Archaeology effectively combines a broad body of material to introduce readers to the archaeological research of the region. This well-illustrated volume is a crucial survey for all those interested in the Middle Ages, and in particular the Crusades.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Number of pages280
ISBN (Electronic)9781317479666
ISBN (Print)9781138900257
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Adrian J. Boas.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Arts and Humanities

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