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David
Nicolle.
Crusader
Castles in the Holy Land 1192–1302.
Osprey,
2005.
Fortress
series no.32.
ISBN
1841768278.
Paperback.
64pp,
illustrations by Adam Hooke.
Publisher's
recommended price £10.99/$16.95
The debacle of the Second
Crusade in 1148 caused the Crusader States to realise 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.
Contents
Introduction
Chronology
The development of Crusader fortifications
The principles of defence
A tour of five Crusader fortifications
Life in the Holy Land castles
The Crusader States at war
The fate of the fortifications
Visiting the fortifications today
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