My public school education sort of skimmed the crusades. I know very little detail. Can you recommend an objective book on the Crusades?
Although I side with the Christians, and wouldn't mind seeing a Crusades revival, I also realize not every single muslim is bad. It would be nice to read an account with some sensiblity to the Muslim side, (even though I assume it was quite weak).
I guess what I'm saying is: I know much evil has been done over the years in the name of Christianity. I would not enjoy a book that portrayed every move, every battle as the virtuous Christians vs. the evil Muslims.