The Third Crusade 1191: Richard the Lionheart, Saladin and the Struggle for Jerusalem

by David Nicolle and Christa Hook

The clash between King Richard I 'The Lionheart' of England and Saladin has become legendary. Throughout the ages, military enthusiasts have been fascinated by the strategy of the resolute, heavily armed Anglo-Saxon army versus their more lightly armed opponents. Richard's inability to recapture Jerusalem was disappointing, but it proved to the crusaders that Saladin was not invincible. This book describes the struggle of the Crusades (1095-1291)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841768685
• ISBN13: 9781841768687
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.8"