How important were the military orders to the crusader states? (Ep.1: Templars and Hospitallers)

29/07/2023 46 min
How important were the military orders to the crusader states? (Ep.1: Templars and Hospitallers)

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The Templars and the Hospitallers played a huge role in the defence of the Crusader States and thus their survival for two precarious centuries. In this episode, Dr Steve Tibble explores the ways in which the Military Orders supported the Franks of Outremer’s efforts through both their martial exploits in the Near East and their economic endeavours in the West. Were the Orders Outremer’s main means of defence? This episode is the first in a mini-series of three. The complete mini-series includes: Ep.1: What role did the Templars and Hospitallers play?Ep.2: What role did the Franks’ own tactics and strategy play?Ep.3: SPECIAL EPISODE: Steve Tibble discusses his new book on the British Templars This mini-series is based on Dr Steve Tibble's:Templars: The knights who made Britain Other recommended works by Dr Steve Tibble:The Crusader ArmiesThe Crusader StrategyCrusader 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 If you would like to keep up to date with all things ‘Teach Medieval’, you can find us on:Twitter: @TeachMedievalInstagram: @teachmedievalFacebook: Teach Medieval Music by Aroshanti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.