Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192–1302

David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked for the BBC, including the overseas broadcasting service, before he returned to university and obtained his PhD in Edinburgh. He subsequently taught at Yarmouk University in Jordan. He now devotes himself to writing and is a specialist in medieval arms and armour. He is also a frequent contributor to numerous specialist journals and international conferences. Adam Hook studied graphic design and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specialises in detailed historical reconstructions and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, the American Civil War and the American Revolution. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Introduction; Chronology; The development of Crusader fortifications; The principles of defence; A tour of five Crusader fortifications; Life in the Holy Land castles; The Crusader States at war; The fate of the fortifications; Visiting the fortifications today; Further reading; Glossary; Index