{"product_id":"history-of-the-crusades-volume-1-gustave-dore-restored-special-edition","title":"History of the Crusades Volume 1: Gustave Doré Restored Special Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eGustave Dor 's ultra-rare masterpiece is restored for a new generation looking to experience some of his best illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience Michaud's epic two-volume History of the Crusades illustrated by Gustave Dor  in this digitally restored and enhanced printing of one of Dor '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 Dor  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 Dor  illustrated a deluxe two-volume set with lavish full-page illustrations depicting unforgettable and intricately detailed scenes of battles, heroism, and tragedy. Many consider Dor '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 Dor  (1832-1883), known for the lavish illustrations in Dante's Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise, Dor 's London: A Pilgrimage, and Milton's Paradise Lost. Dor  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 Dor '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 Dor  Restored Special Edition and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-13292772\"\u003eGustave Doré\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4923846\"\u003eJoseph Michaud\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cgr Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.97d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781592180981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1592180981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART016010\"\u003eIndividual Artists | Artists' Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cgr Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42662489063661,"sku":"9781592180981","price":42.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_4b6c84f6-bcba-48e3-8df9-d1f17fe1b599.jpg?v=1649385319","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/history-of-the-crusades-volume-1-gustave-dore-restored-special-edition","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}