Contrary to popular opinion, the crusades did not end in the
thirteenth century. Crusading in various forms extended far into
the early modern era. During the sixteenth century, Portuguese and
Spanish adventurers carried crusading into the Indian Ocean and the
Americas, thereby globalizing this form of holy war. In the case of
the Americas, the crusading ethos was even integrated into the
cultures of various native peoples.
Speaker:
Dr. Alfred J. Andrea
Dr. Alfred J. Andrea is Professor Emeritus of medieval
history at the University of
Vermont, where he has been on the faculty since 1967,
and he currently serves as president of the World History
Association (2010-2012).
Author of 12 books and numerous articles, manuals, and
pamphlets, his academic publications deal with such topics as the
medieval crusades, cross-cultural exchange along the trans-Eurasian
Silk Road, and pre-modern world history. His current research
focuses on exportation of the crusade ethos into the Indian Ocean
and the Americas in the 16th century. He has lectured extensively
around the world on topics relating to the crusades, the Silk Road,
and other world history topics, and in 2002 was Distinguished
Scholar in Residence at the University of Louisville (Kentucky,
USA).
His most recent contributions to world history studies include
Volume I to 1500 of The Human Record: Sources of Global History, 2
vols., 7th ed. (Cengage, 2011) and serving as General Editor of the
World History Encyclopedia, 21 vols. (ABC-Clio, 2011). He also
serves as Series Editor of Connections: Key Themes in World History
(Pearson-Prentice Hall).
RSVP: Required. CLICK HERE to register for the event!!
Date: Thursday, February 16,
2012
Time: 1:50 - 3:15 p.m.
Location: D'Angelo Center, Room
407
Queens Campus
More Information
Susan Schmidt-Horning
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