The four Crusader States established in the wake of the First Crusade survived remarkably well until their near total collapse following Saladin’s victory at the battle of Hattin in 1187. In this episode, Dr Steve Tibble discusses how the crusaders secured their states’ initial survival by capturing the precious ports along the coastline with the help of the Italian city states. This episode is the second in a mini-series of six: Ep.1: Did the crusaders actually have a clear set of strategies?Ep.2: What was the strategy on the coast and why did it succeed?Ep.3: What was the strategy towards Aleppo and Damascus and why did it fail?Ep.4: What was the strategy in governing the states and why did it succeed?Ep.5: What was the strategy towards Egypt and why did it fail?Ep.6: What was the strategy in regard to Saladin and why did it fail?This mini-series is based on Dr Steve Tibble's:The Crusader Strategy Other recommended works by Dr Steve Tibble:The Crusader ArmiesTemplars: The Knights who made BritainCrusader Criminals: The Knights who went Rogue in the Holy LandFurther reading:Andrew Jotischky: Crusading and the Crusader States (2nd Ed.)Jonathan Phillips: The Crusades 1095-1204Jonathan Riley-Smith: The Crusades: A History Music by AroshantiFollow us on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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