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"In addition to retaining the excellent text, the book contains a wealth of beautiful illustrations, including some not found in the original books. Anyone with an interest in this period of fortification who has not already bought all the paperback volumes would be well advised to purchase this book." -Bolling Smith, "The Coastal Defense Journal "(March 2009)
"The Crusades that moved across the Middle East left behind fortresses and fortifications, and "Crusader Castles in the Holy Land" considers these fortifications, surveying their history, importance on all sides, and existing fortifications throughout the Middle East, Greece, the Aegean and Cyprus. Fine photos in black and white and color alike blend with the latest research and excavation evidence to make for a fine pick for both history and military libraries focusing on Crusade-era events." -"California Bookwatch" (February 2009)
"Once again, Osprey Publishing has produced a book filled with magnificent photograp
"The Crusades that moved across the Middle East left behind fortresses and fortifications, and "Crusader Castles in the Holy Land" considers these fortifications, surveying their history, importance on all sides, and existing fortifications throughout the Middle East, Greece, the Aegean and Cyprus. Fine photos in black and white and color alike blend with the latest research and excavation evidence to make for a fine pick for both history and military libraries focusing on Crusade-era events." -"California Bookwatch" (February 2009)
"Once again, Osprey Publishing has produced a book filled with magnificent photograp
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The bloody crusades that swept across the Middle East in medieval times left their mark on the landscape, where fortifications that once acted as bastions of power for the beleaguered Crusader States now cast their ruined shadows over the earth. "Crusader Castles in the Holy Land" is a beautifully illustrated guide to the development, construction, purpose and history of these castles. Examining the castles built in the Holy Land between 1097 and 1302 as well as the castles built in Cyprus, Greece and the Aegean between 1191 and 1571, this book provides a rare overview of the history and notably the evolution of fortresses and defences during the Crusades.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having visited some of these sites in the Middle East I had high hopes for this book. These were quickly dashed -the print is clear, the illustrations good, the diagrams weak but worst of all the organisation of the subject matter is poor.
The intended scope of volume is a laudable aim; the introduction is adequate, and whilst the chronology is good, -though lacking in maps- the main text is disjointed and often repeats itself.
The chapter 'The Tour of Castles'(pp71-87)is woeful; it does not even include a map to locate the selected ten sites, -there is a general map on p10. For each selected castle I had expected: a) another map to highlight the strategic importance; b) the majority of the photographs of that particular castle within that section, not scattered at random throughout; c) a large annotated plan of each castle; d) an illustration (the type that Osprey Publishing do so well) of the castle in its heyday; e) the specific history of the castle, however brief, including sieges, up to what remains and visiting present-day.
I felt cheated by the abundant inadequacies!
The intended scope of volume is a laudable aim; the introduction is adequate, and whilst the chronology is good, -though lacking in maps- the main text is disjointed and often repeats itself.
The chapter 'The Tour of Castles'(pp71-87)is woeful; it does not even include a map to locate the selected ten sites, -there is a general map on p10. For each selected castle I had expected: a) another map to highlight the strategic importance; b) the majority of the photographs of that particular castle within that section, not scattered at random throughout; c) a large annotated plan of each castle; d) an illustration (the type that Osprey Publishing do so well) of the castle in its heyday; e) the specific history of the castle, however brief, including sieges, up to what remains and visiting present-day.
I felt cheated by the abundant inadequacies!
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A fine pick for both history and military libraries focusing on Crusades era events
15 Feb 2009
Format:Hardcover
The Crusades that moved across the Middle East left behind fortresses and fortifications, and Crusader Castles in the Holy Land considers these fortifications, surveying their history, importance on all sides, and existing fortifications throughout the Middle East, Greece, the Aegean and Cyprus. Fine photos in black and white and color alike blend with the latest research and excavation evidence to make for a fine pick for both history and military libraries focusing on Crusades era events.
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