{"product_id":"the-fifth-crusade-a-talk-by-thomas-smith","title":"The Fifth Crusade: Book Launch \u0026 Talk by Thomas Smith","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eThe Fifth Crusade: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eBook Launch \u0026amp; Talk by Thomas Smith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday 10th July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Percival Guildhouse, \u003cspan\u003eSt Matthews St, Rugby CV21 3BY\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19:00-20:30 (doors open 18:30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin historian and author Thomas Smith for a fascinating talk and exclusive book launch event for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fifth Crusade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his gripping new account of the medieval campaign to conquer Egypt and reclaim the Holy Land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special event offers the chance to celebrate the launch of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fifth Crusade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ahead of its publication on 14th July, with attendees enjoying exclusive early access to signed copies before the official release date. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon'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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunt's Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Standard Ticket","offer_id":58239701352829,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ticket + Signed Book","offer_id":58239701385597,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8635\/9739\/files\/Final_Cover_-_Fifth_Crusade.png?v=1780393092","url":"https:\/\/huntsbookshop.com\/products\/the-fifth-crusade-a-talk-by-thomas-smith","provider":"Hunt's Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}