Bøger af George Leighton Ditson

This book is a study of the Crusades, the medieval wars between Christian Europe and the Islamic world. The focus is on the French Crusaders and their battles in the Holy Land, with an emphasis on the role played by the Knights Templar. The book includes detailed accounts of battles, court intrigues, and diplomatic negotiations, as well as descriptions of the daily life of soldiers and civilians in the Crusader states. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or military history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Crescent And French Crusaders is a historical book written by George Leighton Ditson and originally published in 1859. The book provides an account of the Crusades, particularly the involvement of the French crusaders, and their interactions with the Islamic world during the Middle Ages. It explores the political, social, and religious factors that led to the Crusades, and examines the impact of these holy wars on both Christianity and Islam. The author also discusses the cultural exchanges that occurred between the two civilizations during this period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Crusades and the relationship between the Western and Islamic worlds in the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Para Papers On France, Egypt And Ethiopia is a historical book written by George Leighton Ditson in 1858. The book comprises a collection of papers and documents related to the author's experiences and observations during his travels to France, Egypt, and Ethiopia. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a specific country. The first part covers Ditson's travels to France, where he explores the country's history, culture, and politics. He provides detailed descriptions of the French people, their customs, and their way of life. The second part of the book covers Ditson's travels to Egypt, where he provides an account of his experiences touring the ancient ruins and monuments, including the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. He also provides a detailed description of the Egyptian people, their customs, and their religion. The third and final part of the book covers Ditson's travels to Ethiopia, where he provides an account of his experiences meeting with the Ethiopian emperor, Tewodros II, and exploring the country's history and culture. He also provides a detailed description of the Ethiopian people, their customs, and their way of life. Overall, The Para Papers On France, Egypt And Ethiopia is a fascinating historical document that provides a unique insight into the cultures and societies of three important countries in the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, and cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Circassia; Or, A Tour To The Caucasus George Leighton Ditson History; United States; General; History / Asia / Central Asia; History / United States / General