The First, Second, and Third Crusades: 1095-1192 | MEGA-COMPILATION DOCUMENTARY

By popular demand, here is a collection of all my full-length documentaries on the first crusades in a single mega-compilation documentary. As a bonus, the compilation starts with an all-new presentation on the background history of the Crusades period. Drawing on source material from Latin, Arabic, and Greek sources, we look at the history from all perspectives. The Crusades were one of the most significant and fascinating epochs of the medieval era. Involving a clashes and encounters of many kingdoms, cultures, and personalities, Crusades history plunges the student into some of the most riveting aspects of the medieval world. This compilation highlights the deeds of some of the period's biggest characters, like Godfrey of Bouillon, Bohemond, Kilij Arslan, Zengi, Niklot, Saladin, Frederick Barbarossa, Richard the Lionheart and more!

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Sources:
-Allen, S.J., and Amt, Emilie - The Crusades: A Reader, (Broadview, 2003)
-Anna Comnena - The Alexiad, trans. E.R.A Sewter, (Penguin, 1969)
-Arab Historians of the Crusades, trans. Francesco Gabrieli, (Barnes and Noble Books, 1993)
-Asbridge, Thomas - The First Crusade: A New History, (Oxford, 2004)
-Baha ad-Din ibn-Shaddad - The Rare and Excellent History of Saladin, trans. D.S. Richards, (Ashgate, 2002)
-Barber, Malcolm - The Crusader States, (Yale, 2014)
-Barber, Malcolm - The New Knighthood, (Cambridge, 1994)
-Christiansen, Eric - The Northern Crusades, (Penguin, 1998)
-The Conquest of Jerusalem and the Third Crusade, trans. Peter W Edbury, (Ashgate, 1998)
-Ehrenkreutz, Andrew - Saladin, (State University of New York, 1972)
-Gesta Regis Ricardi: The Chronicle of the Third Crusade, trans. Helen Nicholson, (Ashgate, 2001)
-Gillingham, John – Richard I of England, (Yale, 1999)
-Gillingham, John - Richard the Lionheart, (Times Books, 1978)
-Ibn al-Athir - The Chronicle of Ibn al-Athir for the Crusading Period, Part 1, trans. D.S. Richards (Ashgate, 2005).
-Ibn al-Athir - The Chronicle of Ibn al-Athir for the Crusading Period, Part 2, trans. D.S. Richards (Ashgate, 2005)
-Ibn al-Qalanisi - The Damascus Chronicle of the Crusades, trans. H.A.R. Gibb, (Dover, 2002)
-Madden, Thomas - The New Concise History of the Crusades, (Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, 2006)
-Peters, Edward - The First Crusade: Fulcher of Chartres and Other Sources Materials, (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1998)
-Phillips, Jonathan - The Second Crusade: Extending the Frontiers of Christendom, (Yale, 2010)
-Riley-Smith, Jonathan - The Crusades: A History, (Yale University Press, 2005)
-Tyerman, Christopher - God’s War, (Harvard University Press, 2006)
-Usama ibn-Munqidh - An Arab-Syrian Gentleman and Warrior in the Period of the Crusades, trans. Philip K. Hitti, (Columbia, 2000)

Written, edited and narrated by J Stephen Roberts
Maps and animations by Denys Rodionov, Dan Stan, and Dacio Gutierrez
Game footage: Attila Total War: Medieval Kingdoms 1212 Mod and Rome 2: Total War with Medieval 1100 Mod.

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[mrylyynthewhitless]

when most try to keep it under 7 minutes, you out here pushin 5 hours and im lovin it. really enjoy the channel, please keep it up

[szd]

I have no idea how I ended up being interested this much in the crusades but I’m so glad that I found this channel

[onlyme]

Been listening to this for weeks nodding off to sleep in bed, that's not an insult but a compliment. If that makes any sense. Wonderfully put together

[mozzarella_boyy]

This video is a masterpiece, mad respect from a fellow history learner, I can't thank you enough for all the effort you 've put into this mega-video!

[dietricklamade]

Me: I have to be asleep in an hour
Also me: I need to watch this 4 hour compilation of videos I already watched individually

[ConnMan]

I’ve watched and listened to hundreds of hours of content and this is my all time favorite compilation… Got goosebumps imagining taking up the crusade after a holy sermon, Richard’s charge, etc. Great job, thank you for putting this together!

[Zepol]

I cant wait for the ultra compilation including the later crusades

[hiddenhorizons]

Who knew the Crusades could be so fascinating? Your channel has ignited my interest in this era of history. Thanks for the engaging content!

[Danniel-kndv]

Man...i'm from Portugal and i have to say that i absolutley love this era of humanity! I think that the Templars are the most elite soldiers to ever exist, i love this! You're the man!

[Dorastrickland]

A great amount of good work went into this, thank you.

[Ethan]

As a fellow historian this documentary was quite brilliant. I loved every moment that is hit my ears, going to re watch on the weekend. Why watch marvel when Real Crusades History exists!!!

[CharmingBullfrog]

I listen to this in the background while I draw! This is amazing!

[Biblical_Mystery]

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[Te_Barbell_Bard]

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[Gabriel-stvp]

These long videos are the best, thank you

[Quinn-ozsd]

I heard Richard was a capable military leader, but WOW! You guys did a fantastic job on this.

[jameskostrewa]

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[oldbrokensqueezebox]

I'm not a Christian now but I was raised as one, never really learned about the crusades in church classes and I always had a generally negative idea of them. After watching this from start to finish my idea of them has completely changed. The stories of the first and third crusades in particular are epic! There is an old movie from the late 1930s about the crusades with Richard the Lionheart which is what sparked my interest to look further into the actual history. does anyone know if there are any more good movies about the crusades? any recommendations appreciated, Thankyou for covering this amazing story in such detail, almost felt like I was watching a movie watching this! a movie loaded with actual history!

[chibble]

love these long documentaries. Great work!

[mmacutgirl]

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