--- product_id: 28412202 title: "The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross [Blu-ray]" brand: "keith david" price: "AR$178180" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/28412202-the-crusades-crescent-and-the-cross-blu-ray store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross [Blu-ray] **Brand:** keith david **Price:** AR$178180 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross [Blu-ray] by keith david - **How much does it cost?** AR$178180 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/28412202-the-crusades-crescent-and-the-cross-blu-ray) ## Best For - keith david enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted keith david brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description The Crusades: Cresent and Cross" presents the epic battle between two Middle Age superpowers, the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the conflict decided the fate of the Holy Lands of the Middle East, a tiny strip of land only a few hundred miles long, but containing the ultimate prize - the city of Jerusalem. This documentary tells the story of the key personalities of the First, Second, and Third Crusades - popes, kings, sultans and knights who, in the name of God, ruthlessly fought for land and power. Experience the murder, treachery and bloodshed of this legendary chapter of history through the eyes of key historical figures such as Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, King Louis VII and Nur al-Din . With breathtaking CGI-enhanced visuals, heart-pounding re-enactments, and stunning footage from rarely seen locations, "The Crusades: Cresent and Cross" brings the first three Crusades alive, offering fresh insight for a new generation in conflict. .com The Christian invaders were regarded as infidels. The Arabs were scorned as lawless pagans. The Westerners saw their quest as literally a sanctified crusade, while the Muslims launched their own holy war, called a jihad, in retaliation. Sound familiar? It should, because although the events depicted in the History Channel's The Crusades - Crescent & The Cross took place nearly a thousand years ago, they are but a distant mirror to what's going on in the Middle East right now. This two-part, three-hour program impressively details all three Crusades, starting in the late 11th Century, when Pope Urban II dispatched a huge force to reclaim Jerusalem, which had been under Muslim control for some 400 years. For the knights and others who made the journey, it was a noble spiritual quest, not to mention an escape from Europe's petty wars and famines; in the end, the fact that many of them were greedy butchers who murdered Muslims, Jews, and even other Christians indiscriminately (sometimes even eating the flesh of the vanquished) detracted not at all from their conviction that they were acting in the name of God. Of course, so were the Muslims, who, after the bloody first crusade succeeded in seizing the holy city, mounted a massive counterattack under leaders like Nur al-din and his son Saladin, who managed to take back Jerusalem (from whence Mohammed was said to have ascended to heaven) and hold on to it through the failed second and third crusades, the latter led by England's Richard the Lionheart.All of this is presented by way of techniques that will be recognizable to History Channel buffs. They include modern-day historians, who re-trace the routes of the crusaders and examine the ancient sites where the action took place, as well as actors who portray characters of the time (chroniclers, knights, and others); numerous re-enactments, aided by excellent cinematography and skillful use of CGI (whereby a few dozen extras could be made to look like many thousands), vividly illustrate the battles and other events that took place during this roughly 200-year period. It's an absorbing, enlightening look at events that prove one thing above all: the more things change, the more they stay the same. --Sam Graham ## Images ![The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51hc-gh31OL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ First it wouldn't play, then I wish it hadn't *by A***. on Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018* The first time I purchased this, disc 1 couldn't be read by my dvd player. I eventually purchased again and wish I hadn't bothered. Extremely inaccurate and one sided; all Christians are depicted as evil and does not accurately discuss life for non-muslims under muslim rule, and glosses over the context of the muslim conquest 400 years before. After watching about of the first disc I turned it off. ### ⭐ product content *by F***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019* A more obvious bit of propaganda aimed at the western world by the followers of Islam could not possibly have been conceived. The Moslems are depicted as noble desert men fighting to survive against demonic hordes of flesh-eating monsters, while completing (and conveniently) ignoring the actual history of their people. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that many Moslems are just as offended. This is nothing at all like a fair and balanced report. I wouldn't give it any stars at all, were that permitted. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Holy war, and strategic failure *by G***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018* This History Channel series brings to life the gripping saga of the first three crusades. As is always the case, the format is a blend of actors playing historical figures and commentary by historians, both European and Arab. In the eleventh century, Europe was overpopulated and racked by warfare. The pope sought to unify Christendom by calling for a crusade. The first crusade (1096-99) produced startling results, culminating in the capture of Jerusalem. This was possible primarily because the Muslim city states of that era were fragmented and unable to cooperate. Inevitably, the Saracens reconciled their differences and launched a counteroffensive. The second crusade (1147-49) was abortive, and led to the Christians turning back after some military setbacks. The Saracens recaptured Jerusalem in 1187, although they still had to fight a defensive war against the third crusade in (1189-92). Both sides viewed the struggle as a holy war. Yet in the end, after a century of intermittent fighting, the crusades proved to be a strategic failure, with Middle East remaining under Muslim control. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/28412202-the-crusades-crescent-and-the-cross-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/28412202-the-crusades-crescent-and-the-cross-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*