The Crusades
Victory and Defeat
Season 1 Episode 3 of 3
Dr Thomas Asbridge explores how the military confrontation between Christians and Muslims concluded in the 13th century, and visits France to find out more about Crusade leader King Louis IX, who saw his hopes of achieving victory ebb away on the shores of the River Nile in Egypt. The programme also examines the crucial role played in the final outcome by a blue-eyed Muslim warrior called Baybars
The Crusades airs on PBS America at 2:05 PM, Monday 2 December. (Subtitles.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
Thomas Asbridge
Presenter
John Farren
Executive Producer
Chris Wilson
Series Producer
James Gray
Producer