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The Crusader Strategy

Defending the Holy Land
By Steve Tibble
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The Crusader Strategy by Steve Tibble offers a fresh perspective on the Crusades by examining the military strategies and tactics employed by the Crusaders. The book re-evaluates conventional narratives, suggesting that the Crusaders' success was less about religious fervour and more about practical and adaptive warfare strategies in a complex and challenging environment. It provides a nuanced understanding of the period beyond the conventional heroic or villainous depictions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricacies of medieval warfare and the Crusades' strategic depth. It offers a fresh perspective on the tactics and policies employed by the Crusaders, delving into their adaptability and interaction with different cultures and powers. History enthusiasts looking for a nuanced analysis of military strategy in the Holy Land will find this an engaging read.

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The Crusader Strategy offers a new perspective on the crusaders, demonstrating how they pursued long-term plans and clear strategic goals.

Medieval states, and particularly crusader societies, have often been considered brutish and culturally isolated. It seems unlikely that they could develop "strategy" in any meaningful sense. However, the crusaders were actually highly organized in their thinking, and their decision-making was rarely random.

In this lively account, Steve Tibble draws on a rich array of primary sources to reassess events on the ground and patterns of behaviour over time. He shows how, from aggressive castle building to implementing a series of invasions of Egypt, crusader leaders tenaciously pursued long-term plans and devoted single-minded attention to clear strategic goals.

Crusader states were permanently on the brink of destruction; resources were scarce, and the penalties for failure were severe. Intuitive strategic thinking, Tibble argues, was a necessity, not a luxury.

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The Crusader Strategy by Steve Tibble receives acclaim for its engaging and insightful examination of crusader states' strategy in the twelfth century. Critics highlight Tibble's penetrating analysis and persuasive arguments about the strategic adaptation of crusaders to complex challenges. The book is praised for its rich narrative, fresh perspective, and is considered a valuable contribution to historical debates about crusader strategies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300253115

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 18 color illus. + 8 maps

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 376

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Education & Reference European History History & Archaeology History & Military Middle Eastern History Military History Non-Fiction Steve Tibble

About the Author

Steve Tibble graduated from Cambridge and London Universities and is honorary research associate at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of Monarchy and Lordships in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, 1099–1291 and The Crusader Armies, 1099–1187.

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