Kelly Devries, Iain Dickie, Martin J Dougherty, Phyllis G Jestice, Christer Jorgensen, Michael F Pavkovic

Battles of the Crusades

From Dorylaeum to Varna

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Produktbeschreibung

When Pope Urban II called European Christianity to stem the expansion of Islamic states into Europe, he set off a train of events that would last many hundreds of years and have far reaching political and economic consequences. Battles of the Crusades introduces 20 key battles from this period of religiously inspired conflict in Europe and the Middle East. Beginning with the battle of Dorylaeum (1097) and finishing with the battle of Varna (1444), examples from every era and campaign are featured. Apart from such well-known encounters as Antioch, Jerusalem and Harran, battles between the Crusader states and their Muslim neighbours include Montgisard and Saladin's destruction of the Crusader army at Hattin. Beyond the Middle East, featured battles include the Christian recapture of Lisbon and the massacre of the Albigensians at Beziers in France. Battles from the Reconquista of Spain and the expansion of the Teutonic Knights make this a rounded account of 500 years of religious conflict. Each entry includes a contextual introduction, a concise description of the action, and an analysis of the aftermath. A specially commissioned colour map illustrating movement of forces brings the subject to life and helps the reader to grasp the development of the battle. With more than 200 colour and black-and-white maps, artworks, and photographs, Battles of the Crusades provides an accessible introduction to key engagements of the Medieval era. Designed for both the general reader and enthusiast, the book is an essential companion for anyone interested in the warfare and tactics of the Middle Ages.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Amber Books
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 188mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 862g
• ISBN-13: 9781782747048
• ISBN-10: 1782747044
• Artikelnr.: 54327607

Autorenporträt

Kelly DeVries is Professor of History at Loyola College in Maryland. He has written several books, including Medieval Military Technology, Infantry Warfare in the Early Fourteenth Century, Joan of Arc: A Military Leader, and Guns and Men in Medieval Europe.   Iain Dickie has been a committee member of the Society of Ancients, the editor of Army & Navy Modelworld, Military Hobbies, and now Miniature Wargames magazine.   Martin J. Dougherty is a freelance writer and editor specializing in military and defense topics. His published works deal with subjects ranging from the history of small arms and naval warfare to private security and personal self-defense.   Phyllis G. Jestice is Assistant Professor of Medieval History, University of Southern Mississippi. She was previously Lecturer in Ancient and Medieval History, California State University.   Christer Jorgensen has a PhD from University College, London. An expert on military history, Jorgensen has published various books on the history of European warfare. Based in London, he has also contributed to Battles that Changed Warfare and Tank Combat.   Michael F. Pavkovic earned his PhD from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He currently serves as an associate professor of strategy and policy at the US Naval War College in Newport, RI. He is coauthor of What Is Military History? and has published on a variety of subjects in military history.