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Friday, June 11 2010

The Crusades: A Mammoth Study of the Clash Between the Armies of Europe and the Middle East

Thomas Asbridge gives a comprehensive look at 200 years of military, political, and religious maneuvering in the crucible of the Holy Land.

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'Doc Martin Special Collection: Series 1-5 + The Movies'

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