Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192-1302

Informationen zum Autor David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung After the Second Crusade in 1148 the Crusader States embarked on a period of caution and consolidation and, in an increasingly hostile environment, began strengthening existing fortifications and building new castles.

Product details

• Authors: David Nicolle
• Assisted by: Adam Hook (Illustration), Hook Adam (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.07.2005
• EAN: 9781841768274
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-827-4
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 242 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Fortress; Fortress
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Architecture, HISTORY / Middle East / General, HISTORY / Military / General, Middle East, CE period up to c 1500, Warfare & defence, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Middle Eastern history, Warfare and defence, Architecture: castles and fortifications, HISTORY / Military / Fortifications