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Rewriting the First Crusade

Gone Medieval

CHAPTER

Revisiting Crusader Epistles

This chapter explores the crucial role of a collection of 22 letters from the First Crusade, shedding light on their significance and the challenges of authenticity in historical scholarship. It advocates for a renewed engagement with these epistles, using modern tools to uncover overlooked manuscripts that reshape our understanding of the crusading narrative. The discussion highlights the fluidity of medieval texts and their impact as communicative tools within their contemporary context.

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