Titles, contents list & editor's preface to front. Heinrich von Sybel's "The History and Literature of the Crusades" offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical and literary aspects of the Crusades, covering the period from the 11th to the 13th centuries, examining their causes, consequences, and the narratives surrounding them. Sybel delves into the motivations behind the Crusades, including religious fervor, political ambitions, and economic interests, as well as the impact of the Crusades on both the Christian and Muslim worlds. The book also examines the various literary forms that emerged during and after the Crusades, including chronicles, eyewitness accounts, and later more ambitious histories.