{"product_id":"the-crusades","title":"The Crusades","description":"Belloc shows that the Crusades were a titanic struggle between Christian civilization and \\\"the Turk,\\\" savage Mongols who had embraced Islam. He explains the practical reasons why the Crusaders initially succeeded and why they ultimately failed then he predicts the re-emergence of Islam, since Christendom failed to destroy it in the 12th century. Makes history come alive and gives a rare, true appreciation of Christendom and of our Catholic forefathers!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0895554674\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.0895554674.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hilaire Belloc\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in very good condition.  Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791554859205,"sku":"LFV.0895554674.VG","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/0895554674-0.jpg?v=1787421116","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/the-crusades","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}