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Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192-1302

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Fortress - Middle Ages (500 - 1500 A.D.)

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Product Info

Title
Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192-1302
Publisher
Category
Author
David Nicolle
Publish Year
2005
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394161
MFG. Part #
OSPFOR032
Type
Softcover
Series
FOR32

Description

The debacle of the Second Crusade in 1148 caused the Crusader States to realize the necessity of developing a more cautious strategy. The original expansionist spirit largely disappeared, and the Crusader States made priorities of strengthening their existing fortifications and towns and building new castles. These structures encompassed core aspects of Western European military architecture with the integration of rapidly developing Arab and Islamic traditions. Following Fortress 21: 'Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1097–1192', this book examines the design, development and defensive principles of some of the best-known Crusader fortifications and castles, including Crac des Chevaliers, Castel Blanc, Arsuf, Margat, Atlit, Montfort and Acre.