Reading History: The Crusades Jonathon Riley-Smith explores the historiography of the Crusades. Jonathan Riley-Smith | Published in History Today Volume 32 Issue 4 April 1982 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. MedievalCrusadesHistoriography Related Articles The Call of the Crusades The Call of the Crusades Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy