Hattin, 1187 Saladin's greatest victory
In 1187, Christian Europe was shaken by events in the Middle East. This volume tells the story of those momentous months - the campaign leading to the Muslim capture of Jerusalem after the disastrous Crusader defeat at Hattin where, in a two day running battle on the waterless plateau between Saffur...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
Osprey
2011
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| Series: | Campaign (Osprey Publishing)
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| Summary: | In 1187, Christian Europe was shaken by events in the Middle East. This volume tells the story of those momentous months - the campaign leading to the Muslim capture of Jerusalem after the disastrous Crusader defeat at Hattin where, in a two day running battle on the waterless plateau between Saffuriya and Tiberias, beneath a burning sun, Saladin's troops destroyed the Christian army. The disaster at Hattin resulted in the collapse of the kingdom of Jerusalem and sparked off the Third Crusade under Richard I 'Coeur de Lion'. This book examines Hattin in detail and looks at the consequences of the battle. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: Oxford : Osprey, 1993. |
| Physical Description: | 95 pages illustrations, maps 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9781855322844 |