CRUSADER STRATEGY (PB)

Medieval states, and particularly crusader societies, often have been considered brutish and culturally isolated but here, Steve Tibble draws on a rich array of primary sources to reassess events on the ground and patterns of behaviour over time. He shows how, from aggressive castle building to implementing a series of invasions of Egypt, crusader leaders tenaciously pursued long-term plans and devoted single-minded attention to clear strategic goals. Intuitive strategic thinking, Tibble argues, was a necessity, not a luxury.