The Crusades

by David Nicolle

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Born of a mixture of religious fervour, military ardour and political will, the Crusades (nbsp;1095 - 1291)nbsp;remain a fascinating and misunderstood aspect of medieval history. Born amid immense suffering and bloodshed the Kingdom of Jerusalem remained a battlefield for almost 200 years. The Crusades raised to campaign for it gave rise to the Military Orders of the Templars and Hopitallers as well as numerous smaller orders, and were a backdrop to the careers of some of history's most famous leaders including Richard 'The Lionheart' and Saladin. David Nicolle recounts the background and events of these fundamental campaigns that scarred the Late Medieval period.… (more)

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A book more of breadth than depth. The eight crusades get only cursory treatment, and the plates, however, deal with some recondite subjects such as the Kingdoms of Lesser Armenia, and Cyprus. Given the limitations this is an interesting effort, and if it entices its readers into a fuller investigation of this fascinating subject, so much the better. (

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A great reference work with outstanding maps showing troop placements and movements.

As best as they can guess, I suppose. After all, it was 1096. Not a lot of video confirmation. (

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Hook, Richard	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Crusades

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Saladin

Richard I, King of England

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First Crusade (1096 | 1099)

Second Crusade

Third Crusade (1189 | 1192)

Siege of Antioch

Fourth Crusade (1202 | 1204)

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Franco-Mongol alliance

Ghazan

History of Jerusalem during the Middle Ages

Isabella of Ibelin, Queen of Cyprus

Kutlushah

Mongol Armenia

Mongol raids into Palestine

Mulay

Samagar

Second Battle of Sarvandik'ar

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Born of a mixture of religious fervour, military ardour and political will, the Crusades (nbsp;1095 - 1291)nbsp;remain a fascinating and misunderstood aspect of medieval history. Born amid immense suffering and bloodshed the Kingdom of Jerusalem remained a battlefield for almost 200 years. The Crusades raised to campaign for it gave rise to the Military Orders of the Templars and Hopitallers as well as numerous smaller orders, and were a backdrop to the careers of some of history's most famous leaders including Richard 'The Lionheart' and Saladin. David Nicolle recounts the background and events of these fundamental campaigns that scarred the Late Medieval period.

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