Fortresses of Faith and Steel: The Rise and Struggles of the Levantine Crusader Realms

When European armies carved out new states along the eastern shores of the Mediterranean, they created some of the most unusual political experiments of the medieval era. Fortresses of Faith and Steel transports readers into the dramatic world of the Crusader Kingdoms-fragile yet resilient realms forged at the crossroads of faith, ambition, diplomacy, and relentless warfare. This insightful narr...