There was a question here about my publications. I can't seem to find the post, but for general information: I have a PhD in History from the University of Hamburg. My dissertation, "General Friedrich Olbricht: Ein Mann des 20. Julis" was published by the renowned German academic publisher Bouvier Verlag in 1993 and, after very positive reviews in the Sueddeutsche, FAZ and other leading German papers was sold out and re-issued in 1994. The English language version, "Codename Valkyrie: General Friedrich Olbricht and the Plot Against Hitler" was published by the British specialty press Haynes Publishing in 2009. My comparative study of women pilots in WWII, "Sisters in Arms," was published by the aviation branch of the respected British publishing house Pen & Sword in 2006 and again in 2015. My book on the Berlin Airlift, "The Blockade Breakers," was published by The History Press, 2008 and 2010. Naturally, my novels are per definition not academic studies and as such unsuitable for publication with academic presses or other publishing houses focused on non-fiction publications such as Pen and Sword and The History Press. After retirement, I hope to find the time to produce a thorough history of the Ibelin family or release with a respected history press.

@doylekitchen9795

3 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying Envoy of Jerusalem now. Thank you for your writings.

@HelenaPSchrader

3 жыл бұрын

@@doylekitchen9795 Glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know.

thanks so much... I am getting the book now.. As always this channel has opened up so much for me .. again thanks.

Helena P. Schrader Very privileged to be hearing this I love all History but hold a very special place for Crusader History and religious wars of that period thank you very much you are an Exellent Historian!!!

Thank you

Love these books!!

Apologies, I know my question is not directly related to the video. However, I believed the contributors of Real Crusade History would more likely see this question on a more recent video. Regarding St. George, what exactly did the crusaders see according to historical sources in the context of apparitions of St. George to inspire the soldiers to victory? Moreover, was it the believed intercession of St. George in several battles that led to Crusaders having a great devotion to this saint and adapting a love for him and encouraging this among their countrymen upon their return to their native countries? Similarily, from what I have read, St. George is also stated to have appeared to knights and the people of Malta in their defense against Islamic armies. What is your knowledge of this? Is St. George therefore a defender of knights of Christendom? I am just curious what your scholarly views are on St. George and his part in the crusades and indeed his role upon Christian knights and monarchs. Update: Dear Bill, thanks that was helpful. Obviously, I know he did not physically take part in the crusades and was an early Church Martyr, that is general knowledge and easily obtainable. What I wanted to know was, what exactly do historical sources state the crusaders had seen in the context of apparitions of St. George to inspire them to victory. Thanks for answering this question and particularly the information regarding Demetrius of Thessaloniki, and Mauritiu, I will check that out. Many thanks.

I love this book series best crusades books every lionheart is the best

Thanks for the great interview, J. Stephen! The questions really focused on conversation on the important aspects of Balian's life and why it is worth writing about.

It is possible that you make a video dedicated to the byzantine Emperor Manuel I Kommenos and his influence on the crusades?

Medievalists are my favourite people.

It's cool that I share a name with this historical figure

Absolutely fantastic video. Thank you for sharing and giving some fascinating information.

Have you looked Jan Guillou´s Arn Knight Templar series?

@camypos

5 жыл бұрын

Put a link, please

Any movie should be taken with pailfuls of salt. But their ability to influence those with no awareness of the Crusades is significant sadly.

great video

@RealCrusadesHistory

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lateparadise8973

7 жыл бұрын

Acoustrix :P well its post Mohammed so yeah probably. islam take arabic very seriously incase you didnt know, but im not sure if they forced non-Muslims to learn arabic but they at least had to pay a tax for being non-Muslim.

@lateparadise8973

7 жыл бұрын

thats intresting, i don't know too much about it but i know the islamic caliphate conquered turkey sometime after Mohammed 's death but im not sure how long they were there.

@lateparadise8973

7 жыл бұрын

amazing how far reaching Greek and Armenian was

@lateparadise8973

7 жыл бұрын

Acoustrix :P just reading aussie war history atm and the greeks continued the war with the ottoman after ww1. helenic peoples are strong! i hope greece gets back on her feet soon

Great podcast/talk, but man is Orlando Bloom going to be the portrait of Balian forever now since that movie Kingdom of Heaven! I hope NOT! Bloom does not look very Kingly or carry himself like a king. I would like to think Balian looked more intimidating than any of Orlando's pics. Someone like Grordon Napier should do a rendition of Balian. Shame Balian himself or others around wrote so little about him. I bet there is some amazing stuff about him lost to time. Great work Dr. Schrader and J.

first:))))))

@wisecontragio172

7 жыл бұрын

omg so late in the night.....gonna watch it tomorow