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The Second Crusade 1148
Disaster outside Damascus
The Second Crusade 1148
Disaster outside Damascus
Description
Despite minor setbacks, Christian Europe had enjoyed success on previous Crusader campaigns. Pursuing an ambitious but politically flawed strategy against an Islamic state friendly to their Crusader neighbours, the knights of the Second Crusade suffered a crushing defeat at Damascus in 1148. This battle shook the Crusaders' belief in their military supremacy, and revived the Islamic states, marking a crucial turning point in the history of the Crusades.
Table of Contents
Introduction/Chronology/Opposing commanders/Opposing forces/Opposing plans/The campaign/Aftermath/The battlefields today/Further reading/Index
Product details
| Published | 10 Jan 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781846033544 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 50 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Campaign |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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