The Will of Godfrey of Bouillon

The Will of Godfrey of Bouillon
Author: Yves Chaland
Publisher: Humanoids Inc
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2015-11-20
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 159465526X

A “must have” collection of classic adventures by one of Europe’s most feted cartoonists.

Godfrey de Bouillon

Godfrey de Bouillon
Author: Tom Tozer
Publisher: Publish America
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-08
Genre: Crusades
ISBN: 9781413728897

This is the story of Godfrey de Bouillon, Frankish nobleman and warrior. His father Eustace fought with William the Conqueror, and his mother Ida was sainted by the Roman Catholic Church. In 1082, Godfrey became Duke of Lower Lorraine making his capital at Bouillon. Renowned for his adventures, ferocity, and piety, Godfrey became the hero of many songs and poems. Joined by his brothers, Godfrey led the First Crusade. In July of 1099, Godfrey captured Jerusalem. He refused the title King of Jerusalem, saying, "No man should wear a crown of gold where Jesus wore a crown of thorns." He took the title Defender of the Holy Sepulchre. In August 1099, an enormous Egyptian force attacked, but Godfrey's small army defeated them at Ascalon. On July 18, 1100, Godfrey died and was buried in the Holy Sepulchre, where tradition holds Jesus was -- for a short while -- buried after his crucifixion.

Freddy Lombard

Freddy Lombard
Author: Yves Chaland
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9781401203795

"This highly stylized volume collects the influential work of one of Europe's most acclaimed cartoonists, Yves Chaland. Join lowlife Freddy Lombard and his friends Sweep and Dina on their incredible international adventures. Masquerading as a philanthropist, Freddy sponges off his uncle as he wanders the globe, and gets his crew into trouble. Whether searching for hidden treasure in an ancient castle, saving a beautiful model from an insane artist, or tracking down a legendary elephant graveyard, Freddy and company encounter action and danger wherever they go"--P. [4] of cover.

The Comet of Carthage

The Comet of Carthage
Author: Yves Chaland
Publisher: Humanoids Inc
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2015-11-20
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1594655855

A “must have” collection of classic adventures by one of Europe’s most feted cartoonists.

Crusader

Crusader
Author: Timothy Severin
Publisher: Phoenix
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2001
Genre: Crusades
ISBN: 9781842122785

Nearly 900 years after Duke Godfrey de Bouillon set out on the First Crusade, Tim Severin set out with one woman and two horses to retrace his steps. Starting out from Chateau Bouillon in Belgium with the same breed of Ardennes Heavy Horse used by Duke Godfrey, Severin followed the historic trail for eight and a half months. Riding out of the green countryside of northern Europe into the heat and parched landscape of the Near East, he and his companion covered more than 2,500 miles, past ruined Crusader settlements and ancient battlefields, through arduous mountain passes and across barren Anatolian steppes. Across Germany, Austria, Hungary, (then) Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey and Syria, he followed the precise route of the medieval voyagers towards their common destination - Jerusalem.In this dazzling synthesis of adventure, practical history and exploration, Severin assesses just how far Duke Godfrey could have travelled each day; which routes the Crusaders would have taken and how they would have cared for themselves and their horses.

Holiday in Budapest

Holiday in Budapest
Author: Yves Chaland
Publisher: Humanoids Inc
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2015-11-20
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1594656878

A “must have” collection of classic adventures by one of Europe’s most feted cartoonists.

The First Crusaders, 1095-1131

The First Crusaders, 1095-1131
Author: Jonathan Riley-Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521646031

A detailed account of the circumstances and motives of the first crusaders.

Defenders of the West

Defenders of the West
Author: Raymond Ibrahim
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2022-07-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1642938211

A riveting account of the lives and epic battles of eight Western defenders against violent Islamic jihad that sheds much-needed light on the enduring conflict with radical Islam. In Defenders of the West, the author of Sword and Scimitar follows up with vivid and dramatic profiles of eight extraordinary warriors—some saints, some sinners—who defended the Christian West against Islamic invasions. Discover the real Count Dracula, Spain’s El Cid, England’s Richard Lionheart, and many other historical figures, whose true and original claim to fame revolved around their defiant stance against jihadist aggression. An instructive and inspiring read; whereas Sword and Scimitar revolved around decisive battles, Defenders of the West revolves around decisive men.