{"product_id":"history-of-the-crusades-volume-1-gustave-dore-restored-special-edition-paperback","title":"History of the Crusades Volume 1: Gustave Doré Restored Special Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGustave Doré\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Robson\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eJoseph Michaud\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGustave Doré's ultra-rare masterpiece is restored for a new generation looking to experience some of his best illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience Michaud's epic two-volume History of the Crusades illustrated by Gustave Doré in this digitally restored and enhanced printing of one of Doré's most elusive and extraordinary works. This restoration includes: \u003cbr\u003e- Full-size 8 1\/2\" x 11\" pages \u003cbr\u003e- Pristine original source capture\u003cbr\u003e- Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images\u003cbr\u003e- Bold new cover design\u003cbr\u003e- Author's original page layouts\u003cbr\u003e- Classic type font\u003cbr\u003e- English translation from William Robson\u003cbr\u003e- Introduction\u003cbr\u003e- Michaud biographical notice\u003cbr\u003e- 50 full-page Doré illustrations with caption pages \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrench writer and publisher Joseph Michaud printed History of the Crusades in its complete form in 1840. More than 100 years later in 1875, famed French artist Gustave Doré illustrated a deluxe two-volume set with lavish full-page illustrations depicting unforgettable and intricately detailed scenes of battles, heroism, and tragedy. Many consider Doré's vibrant artwork in these volumes to be some of his best, though they remain little known because of their rarity due to the limited numbers printed at the time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVolume one of this priceless two-part saga begins with \"Book 1: The Birth of the Crusades\" from A.D. 300-1095 and continues to \"Book XI: From the Restoration of Isaac to the Death of Baldwin\" A.D. 1198-1204. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTable of Contents: \u003cbr\u003eBook I: Birth of the Crusades A.D. 300-1095\u003cbr\u003eBook II: Departure and March of the Crusaders A.D. 1096-1097\u003cbr\u003eBook III: The March To, and Siege of Antioch A.D. 1097-1099\u003cbr\u003eBook IV: The Siege of Jerusalem A.D. 1099-1103\u003cbr\u003eBook V: History of the Kingdom of Jerusalem A.D. 1099-1148\u003cbr\u003eBook VI: The Second Crusade A.D. 1142-1148\u003cbr\u003eBook VII: The Third Crusade A.D. 1148-1188\u003cbr\u003eBook VIII: Saladin A.D. 1188-1192\u003cbr\u003eBook IX: The Fourth Crusade A.D. 1195-1198\u003cbr\u003eBook X: The Fifth Crusade A.D. 1198-1204\u003cbr\u003eBook XI: The Restoration of Isaac to the Death of Baldwin A.D. 1198-1204 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Artist: \u003cbr\u003eMaster artist Gustave Dorè (1832-1883), known for the lavish illustrations in Dante's Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise, Dorè's London: A Pilgrimage, and Milton's Paradise Lost. Dorè is regarded as one of history's best artists, illustrators, and cartoonists. Known for his incredibly detailed work in books such as Dante's Inferno, his drawings for History of the Crusades showcase his mastery of depicting cinematic battle scenes on an epic scale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Publisher: \u003cbr\u003eThe CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante's Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Dorè's London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, The History of Don Quixote: Gustave Dorè Restored Special Edition and much more.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 03, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461002805501,"sku":"9781592180981","price":52.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/LfzwsnfC5x9781592180981.webp?v=1777256563","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/history-of-the-crusades-volume-1-gustave-dore-restored-special-edition-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}