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The Fifth Crusade : A History of the Epic Campaign to Conquer Egypt. T.Smith著 第5回十字軍－エジプトを征服する壮大な遠征の歴史
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| 著者・編者 | Smith, Thomas, |
|---|---|
| 出版社 | (Yale U. Pr., US) |
| 出版年月 | 2026.07 |
| ページ数 | 304 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜768-1071＞ |
解説
A fascinating account of the Fifth Crusade, the campaign to conquer Egypt and regain the Holy Land
In 1217, the crusader states were in a highly fragile condition. The Fourth Crusade had failed, and Jerusalem had not been recovered. The crusaders now set their sights on Egypt. If the breadbasket of the Mediterranean could be conquered, long-term Christian control of the Holy Land could be ensured. Led by the rulers of Hungary and Austria, and backed by the Knights Templar and Hospitaller, the Fifth Crusade was launched.
Thomas Smith tells the gripping story of the crusade for Egypt. Looking at a wide range of Christian and Muslim sources, Smith sheds new light on the brutal reality of medieval combat on land and water. We see a dramatic beach landing, the invention of a unique floating siege engine, and the conquest of the crucial port city of Damietta-one of the most famous and successful sieges of the crusades. Smith provides fresh insights into strategy, showing how, despite early victories, foolish decision making meant that the crusaders ultimately snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.