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Knight Hospitaller
David Nicolle
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Description for Knight Hospitaller
Paperback. The Knights Hospitaller became a formidable military order in the Holy Land. This study discusses how the warrior knights were recruited and trained, and how they lived and fought. It also explores the role they played in the cultural, political and economic development of the Christian empire. Illustrator(s): Hook, Christa. Series: Warrior S. Num Pages: 64 pages, 71 illustrations, (10 colour ) bibliog , glossary. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3H; HBJF1; HBLC; HRAM9; HRC; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
The Hospitallers were the first of the Secular Crusading Orders to be created, though they were only 'militarized' after the establishment of the Templers. The Hospitallers played a major role in the military struggle between Christendom and the Islamic World throughout the medieval and early modern periods. The Hospitallers recruited from a wide section of society, but their structure and attitudes reflected the aristocratic based society of their day. They primarily campaigned on land during the first phase of their existence, and primarily at sea during their second phase. This book offers a full exploration of the significant role played ... Read more
The Hospitallers were the first of the Secular Crusading Orders to be created, though they were only 'militarized' after the establishment of the Templers. The Hospitallers played a major role in the military struggle between Christendom and the Islamic World throughout the medieval and early modern periods. The Hospitallers recruited from a wide section of society, but their structure and attitudes reflected the aristocratic based society of their day. They primarily campaigned on land during the first phase of their existence, and primarily at sea during their second phase. This book offers a full exploration of the significant role played ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
Series
Warrior S.
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841762142
SKU
V9781841762142
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About David Nicolle
Dr David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked for the BBC before returning to university in Edinburgh, where he obtained his PhD. He subsequently taught at Yarmouk University in Jordan. He is a specialist in medieval arms and armour, and has written many books as well as numerous articles for specialist journals. He has also presented papers at many ... Read more
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