History Of The Crusades Michaud, Joseph-Francois

1880 History of CRUSADES 1st ed Michaud Holy Wars Jerusalem Dore ART Illustrated A rare, 19th-century printing of Joseph-Francois Michaud s History of the Crusades . Michaud s principal work discusses the beginning of the crusades through the Council of Clermont. It covers the departure of crusaders after the Council of Nicee, the Siege of Antioch, Election of Godefroy, Battle of Ascalon, reign of Baudouin II, conquests of Saladin, and the events designed to protect Jerusalem from a fall. This very rare 1880 first English printing of Michaud s masterpiece is noticeably more desirable that other editions. Not only does this work feature the artwork of Gustave Dore, it is also an impressive set of two enormous tomes! Item number: #23961 Price: $1500 MICHAUD, Joseph-Francois History of the crusades Philadelphia: George Barrie, [1880]. First English edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes o Vol. 1 [4], VIII, [2], 7-364 o Vol. 2 362 o 100 plates throughout Provenance: Handwritten Karl. W. Scheufler o Karl William Scheufler (1898-1989) was an American pastor and missionary, army chaplain, and author. He and his wife Ada were employed as Methodist missionaries in China from 1921-1926. During WWII, he joined the army as a chaplain for the 355th AAA Searchlight Battalion, which served in Europe and North Africa; he would later publish his account of the experience in his book, Carthaginians, Romans and Americans: overseas with the 355th AAA SLT BN. Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~15in X 11.5in (37.5cm x 29cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 23961 Photos available upon request.