Long regarded as the standard history of the subject; Franccedil;ois Michauds History of the Crusades; published in 1877; recorded over four centuries of passionate; bloody wars that brought the countries mdash; and cultures mdash; of Asia and Europe into conflict with one another. To illustrate Michauds classic study; Gustave Doreacute; executed 100 striking plates; capturing all the savagery; nobility; and vast sweep of the centuries-long conflict.This splendid collection includes all 100 of the Doreacute; illustrations; including scenes of Peter the Hermit Preaching the Crusade; The War Cry of the Crusaders; The Massacre of Antioch; The Road to Jerusalem; The Crusade of Children; The Discovery of the True Cross; The Baptism of Infidels; Two Hundred Knights Attack Twenty Thousand Saracens; Richard Coeur de Lion Delivering Jaffa; The Battle of Lepanto; Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople; and many more. Masterly in their combination of power; vivid detail; and striking visual effects; the plates are perhaps the finest pictorial recreation of the immense clash of cultures and religions underlying the great historical drama of the Crusades.Sure to delight any lover of fine art or magnificent book illustrations; Doreacute;s Illustrations of the Crusades; with descriptive captions and a concise chronology of the principal events; will also serve as an invaluable source of striking royalty-free illustrations.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A new framework for understanding how pop worksBy Parker S.The perspective Kristin Lieb reveals on the popular music industry raises our power to understand the effects of the culture we consume and create.In this book; Lieb investigates the strategies of some of societys most influential message-makers through a rigorous yet accessible framework (the Lifecycle Model). Are these pop musicians actually making their music and messages? Or are they simply the actors of previously constructed identity roles (i.e. the Good Girl; the Temptress; the Exotic; etc) designed and maintained by the business? What might that mean about the way we see our "idols"? How might sexualized cookie-cutter-ism affect the identity formation of young people and fans buying into to their favorite stars? How might these pre-fabricated roles constrain our perception of what a female can be celebrated for; can become?As a multi-faceted MBA; PhD; and former industry professional with access to insider interviews; Lieb documents the stories; strategies; and cultural models of the professionals shaping pop music today. Through a fresh lens on the social implications of its business; we learn more about the meaning of gender roles; authentic self expression; and are left wondering why we havent had this conversation more consciously before.This book is great for students (I was one); enlightening for parents; constructive for industry professionals; and intriguing for those who share a love for pop culture.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. well researchedBy zkA good book that is well researched0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Eye-Opening Exploration of Todays Music IndustryBy Michelle DouvrisLieb offers a fascinating deep-dive into the gender politics of todays music industry; using her accomplished background in marketing to illustrate some very eye-opening- sometimes even disturbing- concepts and patterns that drive this business. The book presents thorough research conducted from top industry veterans while using relevant examples in todays music landscape. Its a work that challenges its audiences to think critically about the art they consume; bringing them on a ride thats as entertaining as it is engaging.