Table of Contents

Introduction
Authorship
The Language of the Gesta
The Manuscript Tradition
The Structure of the Gesta
The Gesta and History
Nature of the First Crusade
Translation
Selected Bibliography
The Deeds of the Franks and Other Jerusalemites
Verse in Praise of Bohemond
Four Names

About the Author

Nirmal Dass researches the Early and High Middle Ages. His previous books include Viking Attacks on Paris: The Bella parisiacae urbis of Abbo of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and The Crowning of Louis.

Reviews

The Deeds of the Franks and Other Jerusalem-Bound Pilgrims gives a brief overview of the political and church history of the 11th century leading up to the First Crusade. . . . Including a chronicle that has an overview of events before and during the Crusade, with dates so the reader receives an idea of when particular events occurred culminating in the capture of Jerusalem. The Deeds of the Franks is recommended for those interested in the history of the First Crusade.
*The Augustan Omnibus*

A welcome addition to the growing body of translated crusader texts, graced with a sensible and balanced introduction. Useful to students and specialists alike.
*Paul F. Crawford, California University of Pennsylvania*