The Third Crusade 1191, CAM161

The Third Crusade 1191: Richard the Lionheart, Saladin and the struggle for Jerusalem
(Campaign 161)

Author: David Nicolle
Illustrator: Christa Hook

Paperback; November 2005; 96 pages

About this book:
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 that has evolved into a mythic campaign for the Holy City of Jerusalem, providing an in-depth look at the battle, the personalities involved and the tactics employed by each army.

The Authors:
 Born in 1944, David Nicolle worked in the BBC's 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 numerous books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare, and has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years.
 
 Christa Hook began her illustrating career in 1986. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television, and she has established herself as one of Osprey's most popular illustrators. Her illustrations combine the historian's attention to detail with the artist's sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide. She has had work selected for the Laing Land and Seascape Exhibition 2000 at the Mall, and the Not the Royal Academy Exhibition 2000 at the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery.

Contents:
# Origins of the campaign
# Chronology
# Opposing Commanders
# Opposing Forces
# Opposing Plans
# The Campaign of the Third Crusade
# Aftermath
# The Battlefields Today