Crusader Archaeology

Description

Crusader Archaeology draws together recent excavated material culture in Israel, Cyprus, Syria and Jordan to examine what life was like for the Crusaders in their territory, and how they were influenced by their new-found neighbours. Chapters discuss:

* urban and rural settlements

* surveying agriculture

* industry

* the military

* the church

* public and private architecture

* arts and crafts

* leisure pusuits

* death and burial

* building techniques.

This highly illustrated volume creates a wonderful portrait of the period, which will make fascinating reading for all those interested in the Middle Ages, and in particular the Crusaders.

Contents

Lists of Maps and Illustrations Preface and Acknowledgements A Note on the Use of Place Names 1. Background: The Crusaders and Outremer 2. The City and Urban Life 3. The Rural Landscape 4. The Defence of the Latin East 5. Frankish Ecclesiastical Architecture 6. Crafts and Minor Arts 7. The Fine Arts 8. Building Techniques and Materials 9. Burials Postscript Notes Chronology Abbreviations Bibliography Index.

Author Bio

Adrian J.Boas is Lecturer in medieval archaeology at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and at haifa University. He has directed excavations at a crusader village and a number of castles near Jerusalem.

Related Subjects

1. Medieval History 400-1500
2. Archaeology
3. Middle Eastern Archaeology