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The Damietta Crusade, 1217-1221 : a military history
Title
The Damietta Crusade, 1217-1221 : a military history / Laurence W. Marvin.
ISBN
9780198916208
Publication
Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Copyright Notice Date
©2024
Physical Description
1 online resource : maps.
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Summary
The Damietta Crusade, which is often referred to as the 'Fifth Crusade', was the first of the numbered crusades to be targeted against Egypt. Rather than directly targeting Jerusalem, its architects believed that by threatening the economic hub of Cairo the Ayyubid sultan would gladly give up Jerusalem in exchange. Here Laurence Marvin offers a book-length treatment of the Damietta Crusade in almost 40 years. Written in accessible language and driven by a narrative and analysis firmly grounded in the primary sources in multiple languages, Marvin emphasizes what made this campaign unique, from its planning, choice of target, 'brown-water' or amphibious nature, course, and result.
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Oxford scholarship online.
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Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 20, 2024
Series
Oxford scholarship online
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience
Specialized.
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