The First Crusade: Book Three
"A very human story, set amongst the mess and destruction of a mad war. The author tells a swift, enthralling tale, enriched with historical detail and believable, engaging characters. Highly recommend." J. A. Ironside, The King's Knight.
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Jerusalem.
The crusaders have finally reached the Holy City, the Kingdom of Heaven.
A clash of arms - a clash of civilisations - against a formidable Muslim army awaits.
The defenders, led by the wily Iftikhar al-Dawla, are well-prepared and well-equipped. They only need to fend off the enemy, until a relief army arrives.
For the crusader forces, led by the allies and rivals of Godfrey of Bouillon and Raymond of Toulouse, it is all or nothing. There can be no retreat or surrender.
Godfrey and Raymond are fighting to capture and rule the sacred city. Edward Kemp, however, a veteran English knight, is fighting to get back to his wife and homeland.
Edward is in possession of intelligence which could help him make his fortune.
But at what cost?
The desperate, bloody assault will change the fates of various crusaders - and alter the course of history.
Jerusalem: Kingdom of Heaven is the final book in the bestselling and acclaimed series set during the First Crusade.
Recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Michael Jecks and Dan Jones.
Richard Foreman's series on the First Crusade provides an entertaining insight into history - and the significant players in the armed pilgrimage, including Bohemond of Taranto and Bishop Adhemar of Le Puy. Foreman shines a light on the epochal moment, with humour and humanity, which still shapes the story of Europe and the Middle East today.
Author Bio: Richard Foreman is the bestselling author of numerous historical series set during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, including the Augustus Caesar books, Sword of Empire and Sword of Rome. He is also the author Warsaw, Raffles: The Complete Innings and Band of Brothers, a series charting the story of Henry V and the Agincourt campaign. He lives in London.
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"A really good read for anyone interested in the First Crusade. Tight and fast-paced, the author's beguiling sense of setting combines with strong characterisation to make Siege a rollicking yarn." Richard Woodman, Sword of State.
Praise for Richard Foreman's Books.
Warsaw.
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Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns.
'Escapism at its best... A great read that tells much about the style of war and how the individuals fought.' Michael Jecks.
Spies of Rome.
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