Hattin 1187 : Saladin's greatest victory (Campaign)
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Book Description
In 1187, Christian Europe was shaken by events in the Middle East. This volume tells the story of those momentous months - the campaign leading to the Muslim capture of Jerusalem after the disastrous Crusader defeat at Hattin where, in a two day running battle on the waterless plateau between Saffuriya and Tiberias, beneath a burning sun, Saladin's troops destroyed the Christian army. The disaster at Hattin resulted in the collapse of the kingdom of Jerusalem and sparked off the Third Crusade under Richard I 'Coeur de Lion'. This book examines Hattin in detail and looks at the consequences of the battle.
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Hattin 1187: Saladin's greatest victory (Campaign),David Nicolle,Osprey Publishing,1855322846,History - Military / War,History: World,Middle East - General,Military - General,Military History - Medieval,ASIA,Asian / Middle Eastern history,History / Military / General,Land forces & warfare,World history: c 500 to C 1500,c 1000 CE to c 1500
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