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Synopsis
Details the various Christian military orders and Saracen armies
Examines the weapons, armor, strategy, and tactics used in the major battles and sieges
Features maps and numerous color illustrations
The religious fervor of European Christians peaked during the Middle Ages when they embarked on the Crusades, a series of military campaigns carried out to wrest control of the Holy Land from the control of Muslims. Brassey’s Book of the Crusades traces the formation of the Christian military orders and the Saracen armies that opposed them. Such notable leaders as Richard I—Lion-Heart—the king of England, and the Saracen commander, Saladin, are highlighted, as are the advances made in the sophistication of fortifications, siege warfare, armor, and weapons. Liberally illustrated in color with maps, diagrams, and illustrations of the people, places, and battles, Brassey’s Book of the Crusades is a highly readable military history of a period that has an enduring fascination for military enthusiasts and the general reader alike.
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About the Author
David Miller is a former British army officer and noted military historian. He has written numerous books, including U-Boats: The Illustrated History of the Raiders of the Deep. He lives in England.
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- PublisherPotomac Books Inc
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1574882929
- ISBN 13 9781574882926
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First American Edition. 128 pp, 11 1/4" H. "The crusades, of which there were several, conducted by many forcees from different nations, were ultimately unsuccessful, the last crusaders being forced out of the Holy Land in 1291. However, as this fascinating history shows, they did serve to advance many military concepts. Notable among these were the logistics involved in moving thousands of combined forces across frequently hostile regions; fortifications and siege warfare; and armour and weapons. There were heroes and villians, too - again on both sides - and examples of great generalship, military ineptitude, magnamity, and atrocity. The most notable leaders during these conflicts were Richard I, Lionheart, King of England, and the saracen commander, Saladin. While they never met, each had a justifiable respect for the other. This handsome volume encapsulates all the intriguing contrasts between the combatant forces, outlining the formation of the Christian Military Orders - such as the Knights Hospitallers - and the ferocious saracen armies. It describes the major weapons, such as siege machines, as well as personal arms and armour, and the important battles. Liberally illustrated with maps and diagrams, plus contemporary and other illustrations of the people, places and warfare, (this book) is a highly readable military history of a period and events that have an enduring fascination for military enthusiast and general reader alike." Minor edge wear. Dust jacket has some small areas of very light edge wrinkling. Seller Inventory # 27467
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