Books - What Are You Reading / What Do You Recommend?

[CS1983]

I just finished this quick read. For anyone who is interested in the 12th century Levant, the second crusade and Saladin, I would recommend this book. Absolutely a revisionist look at a French crusader who is almost universally reviled by modern historians. Just seemed like another man of his times to me but I am only an amateur historian.

God's Wolf: The Life of the Most Notorious of All Crusaders: Reynald de Chatillon by Jeffrey Lee

https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Wolf-Not.../dp/B01FTAQ0BS

You may enjoy this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpi...5EZeLTftxv9qGw

As best I can tell, the channel is secular and uses primary source documents to draw historical conclusions. They have several videos on Reynald, not all flattering.

[cstone]

You may enjoy this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpi...5EZeLTftxv9qGw

As best I can tell, the channel is secular and uses primary source documents to draw historical conclusions. They have several videos on Reynald, not all flattering.

Thank you.

I am not primarily interested in the crusades but realize that regardless of how I as a 21st Century American view 12 Century history, a significant portion of the world truly believes that the crusades have never ended. Knowing how that history plays into the beliefs and propaganda of many today helps me understand why some things happen.

I am listening to one of the episodes from the channel now.