New Medieval Books: The Crusades and the Far-Right in the Twenty-First Century - Medievalists.net
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The far-right ideologies in Europe and the Americas are increasingly appropriating the historical symbol of the Crusades to serve their own radical agendas.
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Understanding the motivations behind why the far-right appropriates the Crusades is essential to challenge and combat the misuse of this historical narrative.
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This collection examines how ideologies of the Crusades have been distorted to justify contemporary extremist beliefs and actions, revealing a significant cultural relevance.
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Scholars in medievalism and Crusade studies must confront the uncomfortable truths about how radical groups distort historical narratives for their agendas.
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