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The Fifth Crusade: A History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt
Book Launch & Talk by Thomas Smith
- Friday 10th July
- The Percival Guildhouse, St Matthews St, Rugby CV21 3BY
- 19:00-20:30 (doors open 18:30)
Join historian and author Thomas Smith for a fascinating talk and exclusive book launch event for The Fifth Crusade, his gripping new account of the medieval campaign to conquer Egypt and reclaim the Holy Land.
In 1217, with Jerusalem still lost and the crusader states under threat, European rulers launched an ambitious crusade against Egypt, believing control of the region would secure the future of the Holy Land. Drawing on both Christian and Muslim sources, Smith brings this extraordinary story vividly to life, from dramatic beach landings and innovative siege engines to the capture of the great port city of Damietta.
A leading specialist on the crusades, Thomas Smith combines cutting-edge scholarship with compelling storytelling to explore one of the most dramatic episodes of the medieval world, revealing how early success ultimately gave way to catastrophic failure.
This special event offers the chance to celebrate the launch of The Fifth Crusade ahead of its publication on 14th July, with attendees enjoying exclusive early access to signed copies before the official release date.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of Britain's leading specialists on the crusades and discover the remarkable story of a campaign that changed the course of medieval history.
