The Chanson d'Antioche: An Old French Account of the First Crusade - Paperbackby Carol Sweetenham (Editor) The Old French Chanson d'Antioche has long intrigued historians and literary scholars. Unusually among epic poems, it follows closely a well documented historical event the First Crusade and appears to include substantial and genuine historical content. At one time it was believed to be based on an account by an eye witness, 'Richard the Pilgrim'. Carol Sweetenham and Susan Edgington have combined forces to investigate