Table of Contents

Introduction
The major participants
Early crusades, 11th–14th centuries
Organization of the crusaders and of their enemies
Later crusades 14th–15th centuries
Changes in weaponry, tactics and organization
From campaigning to permanent settlement
Conclusion

About the Author

David Lindholm MA, was born in 1970. He was educated at the University of Lund in Sweden where he studied medieval archaeology, history and ethnology. He is also a specialist of medieval weaponry and warfare.

Dr David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked in the BBC Arabic service for a number of years, before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written many books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare.

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 100 Osprey titles in the past three decades.