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  The Second Crusade 1148: Disaster Outside Damascus (Campaign) (Paperback) By (author) David Nicolle, Illustrated by Christa Hook

  

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  Short Description for The Second Crusade 1148Despite minor setbacks, Christian Europe had enjoyed success on previous Crusader campaigns. This book shows how pursuing an ambitious but politically flawed strategy against an Islamic state friendly to their Crusader neighbours, the knights of the Second Crusade suffered a crushing defeat at Damascus in 1148.
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  • Publisher: Osprey Publishing
  • Published: 20 January 2009
  • Format: Paperback 96 pages
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  • Categories: Battles & Campaigns | Middle Eastern History | Medieval History | Military History | Crusades | Christianity
  • ISBN 13: 9781846033544 ISBN 10: 1846033543
  • Sales rank: 159,028

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• Despite minor setbacks, Christian Europe had enjoyed success on previous Crusader campaigns. Pursuing an ambitious but politically flawed strategy against an Islamic state friendly to their Crusader neighbours, the knights of the Second Crusade suffered a crushing defeat at Damascus in 1148. This battle shook the Crusaders' belief in their military supremacy, and revived the Islamic states, marking a crucial turning point in the history of the Crusades.