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Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1097-1192

Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1097-1192

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Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1097-1192

by Nicolle, David

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Osprey Pub Co, 2004. New book, 64 pages, FOR021. The Crusaders that landed in the Middle East in the late 11th century brought with them their own traditions of military architecture, but it was not long before their defensive construction began to reflect a broad array of local influences. Most early Crusader structures were relatively small, and tended to increase the existing natural and defensive features of a site. The basic forms comprised freestanding towers, castra, and hilltop and spur-castles, but urban centres, religious sites and rural dwellings were also fortified. From the 1160s, bigger, stronger and more expensive castles began to appear, in response to developments in Islamic siege weaponry. This title examines the early fortifications erected by the Crusaders in modern-day Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and south-eastern Turkey. Contents: Introduction, Chronology, Design and development, The principles of defence, A tour of five Crusader castles, Feudal, religious and urban defences, The fortifications at war, The fate of the fortifications, Visiting the fortifications today, Further reading, Glossary, Index.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Hook, Adam. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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David Nicolle was born in 1944. He worked for the BBC, including the overseas broadcasting service, before returning to university in Edinburgh, Scotland, and obtaining his PhD. He subsequently taught at Yarmouk University in Jordan. David now devotes himself to writing, and is a specialist in medieval arms and armour. He is also a frequent contributor to numerous journals and international conferences.

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Title
Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1097-1192
Author
Nicolle, David
Illustrator
Hook, Adam
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
New As New
ISBN 10
1841767158
ISBN 13
9781841767154
Publisher
Osprey Pub Co
Place of Publication
Botley
Date Published
2004
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords
MEDIEVAL FORTIFICATIONS CASTLES HOLY LAND CRUSADER

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