The clash between King Richard I 'The Lionheat' of England and Saladin has become legendary, and the strategy and tactics of a resolute, heavily armed Anglo-Saxon army versus their more lightly armed opponents have continued to fascinate military enthusiasts down the ages. The religious and geopolitical significance of the third crusade are immense and are still being played out to this day. Here was a Crusader army marching towards the greatest goal in Christendom, the Kingdom of Jerusalem, harried by a Muslim force that was equally determined to stop it. Although the battle was eventually won by the Crusaders, the prize itself remained elusive.
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An illustrated account of the now-legendary clash between King Richard I ‘The Lionheart’ of England and Saladin.

Origins of the campaign
Chronology
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Forces
Opposing Plans
The Campaign of the Third Crusade
Aftermath
The Battlefields Today

An illustrated account of the now-legendary clash between King Richard I ‘The Lionheart’ of England and Saladin.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781841768687
Publisert
2005-11-14
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
362 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
96

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biografisk notat

David Nicolle worked in the BBC Arabic service for a number of years, before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He later taught world and Islamic art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. He has written many books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, including Campaign 132: The First Crusade 1096–99, and Essential Histories 1: The Crusades. He lives in Leicestershire, UK.

Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television, and she has established herself as one of Osprey's most popular illustrators. Her illustrations are sought after by collectors worldwide. She has had work selected for the Laing Land and Seascape Exhibition 2000 at the Mall, and the Not the Royal Academy Exhibition 2000 at the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery. She lives in Sussex, UK.