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Crusaders and Saracens in Battle, c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Crusaders and Saracens in Battle, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Crusaders and Saracens in Battle, c1930. The European crusaders, on the left, wear chainmail and carry standards with the symbol of the crucifix. The Saracens carry bows and arrows. In the foreground is a decapitated body. After a stained glass window made in the early 12th century. From " The Worlds Story, a Simple History for Boys and Girls", by Elizabeth O Neill. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, c1930]
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11th Century Banners Beheaded Beheading Bow And Arrow Chainmail Cross Crosses Crucifix Crusader Crusaders Crusades Decapitated Decapitation Eleventh Century Elizabeth Elizabeth Oneill Elizabeth Speakman Jack Oneill Saracens Speakman Tc And Ec Tc And Ec Jack
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This photo print, titled "Crusaders and Saracens in Battle" takes us back to the 11th century when European crusaders clashed with Saracen forces. The image showcases the stark contrast between the two sides of this fierce conflict. On the left, we see the heavily armored crusaders donning chainmail and proudly carrying standards adorned with crucifix symbols, representing their unwavering devotion to Christianity. In contrast, the Saracens are depicted as skilled archers armed with bows and arrows, ready to defend their land against these foreign invaders. Amidst this intense battle scene lies a chilling reminder of war's brutality - a decapitated body lying in the foreground, serving as a haunting testament to the grim reality faced by those caught in this clash of civilizations. The inspiration for this powerful image comes from an early 12th-century stained glass window. It was later featured in Elizabeth O'Neill's book "The World's Story: A Simple History for Boys and Girls" published around 1930. Although created during that time period, it transports viewers back centuries earlier into an era defined by religious fervor and territorial disputes. Through this photograph, we are reminded of how history shapes our present-day understanding of warfare, religion, and cultural clashes. It serves as a poignant reminder that even though times have changed since then, echoes of these conflicts can still be felt today.
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