Beginning with the Dorylaeum (1097) and finishing with Varna (1444),
Battles of the Crusades introduces 20 key fights from 500 years of
conflict between Christianity and Islam.
Highly illustrated, and filled with art and maps, Battles of the
Crusades covers examples from every era and campaign in this religious
war--not only the well-known encounters in Antioch, Jerusalem, and
Harran, but also the clash at Montgisard and Saladin's destruction of
the Crusader army at Hattin. Going beyond the Middle East, it includes
the Christian recapture of Lisbon, the massacre of the Albigensians at
Beziers in France, and the Reconquista of Spain, and the expansion of
the Teutonic Knights. Each entry includes an introduction, a concise
description of the action, and an analysis of the aftermath. Color maps
illustrate the movement of forces and the development of the fighting.
Designed for both general readers and enthusiasts, this book is
essential for anyone interested in the warfare and tactics of the Middle
Ages.