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History Channel Presents The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross, The
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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THE CRUSADES: CRESCENT & THE CROSS presents the epic battIe between two MiddIe Age superpowers: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the confIict decided the fate of the Holy Land of the Middle East. OnIy a tiny strip of Iand, just a few hundred miles long, it contained the ultimate prize, the city of JerusaIem.
The documentary is driven by the key personalities of the First, Second and Third Crusades, the popes, kings, suItans and knights who, in the name of God, ruthlessIy fought for land and power. Experience the murder, treachery, and bIoodshed of this legendary chapter of history through the eyes of key historicaI figures such as Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, King Louis Vll and Nur aI-Din.
With breath-taking CGl-enhanced visuaIs, heart-pounding reenactments, and stunning footage from rarely-seen Iocations THE CRUSADES: CRESCENT & THE CROSS brings the first three Crusades alive for a new generation in conflict.
DVD Features: Timeline; Behind-the-Scenes Featurette History in the Making: The Crusades ; Bonus Documentary The Knights Templar ; 16:9 Widescreen Format; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection |
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