An epic poem about the First Crusade, focusing on the siege of Jerusalem and the Christian forces’ struggles to retake the city from Muslim rule. Tasso’s work is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of battle and its exploration of themes such as faith, heroism, and chivalry. This two-volume set presents the poem in its entirety, making it a must-read for lovers of historical and epic poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.