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The Siege of Acre, 1189-1191
Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Battle That Decided the Third Crusade
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The Siege of Acre, 1189-1191 is the first comprehensive history of the most decisive military campaign of the Third Crusade and one of the longest wartime sieges of the Middle Ages.
The two-year-long siege of Acre (1189–1191) was the most significant military engagement of the Third Crusade, attracting armies from across Europe, Syria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Maghreb. Drawing on a balanced selection of Christian and Muslim sources, historian John D. Hosler has written the first book-length account of this hard-won victory for the Crusaders, when England’s Richard the Lionheart and King Philip Augustus of France joined forces to defeat the Egyptian Sultan Saladin.
Hosler’s lively and engrossing narrative integrates military, political, and religious themes and developments, offers new perspectives on the generals, and provides a full analysis of the tactical, strategic, organisational, and technological aspects on both sides of the conflict. It is the epic story of a monumental confrontation that was the centrepiece of a Holy War in which many thousands fought and died in the name of Christ or Allah.
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John D. Hosler's work is highly praised for its detailed and engaging account of the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade. It is recognised for its meticulous research and comprehensive analysis, making a significant contribution to the historiography of the Crusades. The book is celebrated for its nuanced scholarship, thorough exploration of the siege's military aspects, and its impact on medieval warfare, establishing Hosler as an important voice in the field.
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ISBN: 9780300251494
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 12 b-w illus.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 272
About the Author
John D. Hosler is associate professor of military history at the Command and General Staff College. His previous books include John of Salisbury: Military Authority of the Twelfth-Century Renaissance.
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