Books about the kings of Jerusalem

Lobolover · 04-28-2008, 05:12 AM

Does anyone know any (e) book distinctly about the rulers of Jerusalem?I once had an interesting booklet from the library on the crusades,but it wasn't wery detailed.

Patricia · 04-28-2008, 06:46 AM

It is often useful to search Wikipedia as a starting-point.
The article on the Kingdom of Jerusalem has a booklist at the end.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Jerusalem

Lobolover · 04-28-2008, 06:57 AM

I meant if anyone knows a specific book,dealing ONLY with the kings of Jerusalem .

WillAdams · 04-28-2008, 07:58 AM

The classic text on this would be Flavius Josephus _Antiquities of the Jews_.

Available from Project Gutenberg, but w/o the classic old engravings:

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/2848

William
(who really should find the time to scan the images in his copy)

HarryT · 04-28-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillAdams

The classic text on this would be Flavius Josephus _Antiquities of the Jews_.

No, it wouldn't be. The "Kingdom of Jerusalem" was established in 1099 following the 1st Crusade and lasted for around 200 years. We're NOT talking about ancient Israel/Judea.

Patricia · 04-28-2008, 09:12 AM

I've just consulted a medieval historian over lunch.
There isn't one book about the kings. And there were a number of Queens too.
Here's a list and brief account, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Jerusalem

Try one of these to read more:
Bernard Hamilton, "Women in the Crusader States: The Queens of Jerusalem", in Medieval Women, edited by Derek Baker. Ecclesiastical History Society, 1978
Bernard Hamilton, The Leper King and his Heirs: Baldwin IV and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (Cambridge University Press, 2000).
Zehava Jacoby, “The Tomb of Baldwin V, King of Jerusalem (1185-1186) and the Workshop of the Temple Area”, in Gesta, 18 (1979), pp. 3-14.
Steven Runciman, A History of the Crusades, vol. II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem (Cambridge University

A primary source:
William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea. E. A. Babcock and A. C. Krey, trans. (Columbia University Press, 1943).

Lobolover · 04-28-2008, 09:19 AM

Hmm.Then I'll have to compile it myself I suppose.

Patricia · 04-28-2008, 09:49 AM

Well, here's something to start with:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook1k.html
You'll need Latin for the western sources, Greek for the Byzantine ones, and Arabic for the Saracen and Islamic sources. Have fun.

WillAdams · 04-28-2008, 11:03 AM

HarryT, thanks for the correction. I missed the Crusades aspect.

HarryT · 04-28-2008, 12:14 PM

No problem! Completely agree with you about Josephus for the ancient history; he's a wonderful writer.

Lobolover · 04-28-2008, 12:54 PM

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...335#post175335

am halfway finished writing it.

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Patricia Reader Posts: 11,505 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	It is often useful to search Wikipedia as a starting-point. The article on the Kingdom of Jerusalem has a booklist at the end. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Jerusalem

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Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	I meant if anyone knows a specific book,dealing ONLY with the kings of Jerusalem .

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WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,234 Karma: 3350652 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	The classic text on this would be Flavius Josephus _Antiquities of the Jews_. Available from Project Gutenberg, but w/o the classic old engravings: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/2848 William (who really should find the time to scan the images in his copy)

04-28-2008, 09:12 AM	#6
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,505 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I've just consulted a medieval historian over lunch. There isn't one book about the kings. And there were a number of Queens too. Here's a list and brief account, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Jerusalem Try one of these to read more: Bernard Hamilton, "Women in the Crusader States: The Queens of Jerusalem", in Medieval Women, edited by Derek Baker. Ecclesiastical History Society, 1978 Bernard Hamilton, The Leper King and his Heirs: Baldwin IV and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (Cambridge University Press, 2000). Zehava Jacoby, “The Tomb of Baldwin V, King of Jerusalem (1185-1186) and the Workshop of the Temple Area”, in Gesta, 18 (1979), pp. 3-14. Steven Runciman, A History of the Crusades, vol. II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem (Cambridge University A primary source: William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea. E. A. Babcock and A. C. Krey, trans. (Columbia University Press, 1943).

04-28-2008, 09:19 AM	#7
Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	Hmm.Then I'll have to compile it myself I suppose.

04-28-2008, 09:49 AM	#8
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,505 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Well, here's something to start with: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook1k.html You'll need Latin for the western sources, Greek for the Byzantine ones, and Arabic for the Saracen and Islamic sources. Have fun.

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WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,234 Karma: 3350652 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	HarryT, thanks for the correction. I missed the Crusades aspect.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	No problem! Completely agree with you about Josephus for the ancient history; he's a wonderful writer.

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Lobolover Gorosei Posts: 421 Karma: 334 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Microsoft Word	https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...335#post175335 am halfway finished writing it.

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