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Mark Blackham

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Description:"Cluny Cross - A Mad Medieval Tale," begins in 1089 and recounts the story of Ramiro of Léon, a Benedictine monk living a peaceful life at the Abbey of Cluny in France who finds himself unwittingly swept up in the political intrigues of Pope Urban II. Hailed as a mission to save Christendom from a Muslim conquest, Ramiro is sent on a clandestine assignment to Jerusalem where, for reasons unclear, he is ordered to deliver a curious wooden cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. But despite his best attempts, his mission is thwarted time and again by emperors and sultans, assassins and mystics, slave-traders and savages – and by a carpenter’s daughter who haunts his dreams.Adele, a feisty Norman girl, catches his eye early on, leaving him struggling in spirit with his vows of obedience and chastity. He tries desperately to put her out of his mind, having no idea how much she will change his life in the years to come. Ramiro begins his journey seven years before the First Crusade, a time of intense political and social upheaval across the Middle East. When he arrives in Byzantium, unpredictable events carry him to the Turkish frontier and far beyond, deep into the Turk Empire, where he dodges his way through major historical crises of the time.After many travails and dungeons, Ramiro finally escapes from Antioch to complete his mission to Jerusalem. But on this last leg, he finds himself hunted down by a Mamluk warrior who follows in relentless pursuit. He rushes into Jerusalem just before the the city’s bloody fall to French invaders in 1099 and, after the conquest, discovers that his cross has an entirely unexpected meaning to the knights of Europe – one that could cost him his life."Cluny Cross" presents an alternative view of the First Crusade, one that transports its readers to the “other” side to see events from the perspectives of Byzantines, Arabs and Turks. It is a tale of action, adventure and romance, written with careful attention to historical detail. Vivid portrayals of the sophisticated cultures and vibrant peoples of Byzantium, Syria and Persia will sweep you back in time.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Cluny Cross - A Mad Medieval Tale. To get started finding Cluny Cross - A Mad Medieval Tale, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 508

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Olivewood Publishers

Release: 2012

ISBN: 0987787802

Description: "Cluny Cross - A Mad Medieval Tale," begins in 1089 and recounts the story of Ramiro of Léon, a Benedictine monk living a peaceful life at the Abbey of Cluny in France who finds himself unwittingly swept up in the political intrigues of Pope Urban II. Hailed as a mission to save Christendom from a Muslim conquest, Ramiro is sent on a clandestine assignment to Jerusalem where, for reasons unclear, he is ordered to deliver a curious wooden cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. But despite his best attempts, his mission is thwarted time and again by emperors and sultans, assassins and mystics, slave-traders and savages – and by a carpenter’s daughter who haunts his dreams.Adele, a feisty Norman girl, catches his eye early on, leaving him struggling in spirit with his vows of obedience and chastity. He tries desperately to put her out of his mind, having no idea how much she will change his life in the years to come. Ramiro begins his journey seven years before the First Crusade, a time of intense political and social upheaval across the Middle East. When he arrives in Byzantium, unpredictable events carry him to the Turkish frontier and far beyond, deep into the Turk Empire, where he dodges his way through major historical crises of the time.After many travails and dungeons, Ramiro finally escapes from Antioch to complete his mission to Jerusalem. But on this last leg, he finds himself hunted down by a Mamluk warrior who follows in relentless pursuit. He rushes into Jerusalem just before the the city’s bloody fall to French invaders in 1099 and, after the conquest, discovers that his cross has an entirely unexpected meaning to the knights of Europe – one that could cost him his life."Cluny Cross" presents an alternative view of the First Crusade, one that transports its readers to the “other” side to see events from the perspectives of Byzantines, Arabs and Turks. It is a tale of action, adventure and romance, written with careful attention to historical detail. Vivid portrayals of the sophisticated cultures and vibrant peoples of Byzantium, Syria and Persia will sweep you back in time.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Cluny Cross - A Mad Medieval Tale. To get started finding Cluny Cross - A Mad Medieval Tale, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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