Dr David Nicolle , Christa Hook (Illustrator)
The First Crusade 1096-99: Conquest of the Holy Land (Campaign)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841765150
- author:
- Dr David Nicolle , Christa Hook (Illustrator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 18.4 x 0.8 x 24.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia, Dr David N
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The First Crusade 1096-99: Conquest of the Holy Land By David Nicolle In 1095, the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I called upon the Christian states of western Europe for help against the Turks who had swept across the Empire after their defeat at Manzikert in 1071. This marked the beginning of the First Crusade, a series of military campaigns that saw armies of 'armed pilgrims' march across Europe to the Holy Land. The crusaders faced a divided and fragmented Islamic world, but won a series of victories that included the capture of Jerusalem itself. However, this success was short-lived, as it triggered two centuries of bitter warfare that still has repercussions today. This book provides an in-depth look at the First Crusade, exploring its causes, course, and consequences.
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