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Stories Set in the 12th century (1100–1199)
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Crusader kingdoms in the Levant survived on reinforcements from Europe, which meant a constant traffic of knights, pilgrims and merchants between the two worlds. Back home, kings like Henry II of England centralized power through courts and taxes, and his quarrels with his wife Eleanor and their sons filled the chronicles.
Saladin retook Jerusalem at Hattin in 1187, prompting the Third Crusade, and in Japan the Genpei War of the 1180s brought the first samurai government to power. The Lion in Winter stages Henry II's Christmas court of 1183, and Gate of Hell is set during a 1159 samurai uprising in Kyoto. Open the 12th century on the StoryTerra map and explore its stories by place.
10 famous stories set in the 12th century
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Browse 63 books, 13 movies and 4 games set in the 12th century (1100–1199).
The Conference of the Birds
Considered by Rumi to be “the master” of Sufi mystic poetry, Attar is best known for this epic poem, a magnificent allegorical tale about the soul’s search for meaning. He recounts the perilous journey of the world’s…
Panj Ganj
گزیده ی خمسه حکیم نظامی گنجوی پنج گنج از مخزن الاسرار، خسرو و شیرین، لیلی و مجنون، هفت پیکر، گزینش و مقدمه از دکتر حمیدی شیرازی تذهیب از محمد طریقتی خطاطان اخضر تهرانی، نبی رضی، جعفری تبار، زمانیان، به مناسبت کنگره ی…
The Lion in Winter
Henry II and his estranged queen battle over the choice of an heir.
Brilliance of the Moon
A beautiful, haunting evocation of the medieval Japan of Lian Hearn's imagination, this thrilling follow-up to Grass for His Pillow and Across the Nightingale Floor delves deeper into the complex loyalties that bind its…
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Robin Hood is champion of the poor and oppressed against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. He takes refuge with his Merrie Men in the vast Sherwood Forest, emerging time and again to…
Gate of Hell
Japan 1159. Moritō a brave samurai performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Lady of the English
Two very different women are linked by destiny and the struggle for the English crown. Matilda, daughter of Henry I, is determined to win back her crown from Stephen, the usurper king. Adeliza, Henry's widowed queen and…
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
In these wonderfully illustrated tales, renowned storyteller Howard Pyle carries us back to the enchanting world of King Arthur and his Round Table. The book chronicles the adventures of Arthur as he draws the sword…
Ransom
Overflowing with all of the majesty and intrigue of medieval glory days, this magnificent New York Times bestseller is a page-turner of passion and loyalty, justice and honor. Beloved storyteller Julie Garwood steps…
Isenhart: The Hunt Is on for Your Soul
In the middle of century XII much of the European territory is ruled by the Holy Roman Empire and violence and cruelty are the order of the day. Several German regions are terrorized by a dangerous murderer who is…
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