Review: Brief in content, but not brief in value or utility
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2012
The Crusades: A Very Brief History definitely lives up to its name! Within a couple of pages, readers are provided an overview that maintains a steady balance between providing insight without all the unnecessary discussion. Since it was so brief, I didn't expect to learn anything new; however I actually gained a deeper understanding of some of the causes and consequences of the Crusades.(I didn't know there were so many crusades!)  A great book when you need a history refresher, want a quick summary or need an overview in order to get started with deeper study.