Adoption of Local Methods of Fortification and the Building of Castles (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Outremer's main geographic vulnerability
Outremer's main geographic vulnerability
No natural eastern boundaries (mountains/rivers)
Three threats to Outremer (by direction)
Three threats to Outremer (by direction)
N: Byzantine Empire, E: Turks, S: Egyptians
Edessa's defensive strategy
Edessa's defensive strategy
Fortified towns as places of refuge
Antioch's strategic priority for castles
Antioch's strategic priority for castles
Protecting sea routes to port of Latakia
How Tripoli used castles
How Tripoli used castles
Offensively for acquisition/conquest
Concentric castle design
Concentric castle design
Multiple rings of walls, castle within a castle
Spur castle key feature
Spur castle key feature
Built on high ground, 3 sides protected by cliffs
Krak des Chevaliers type and location
Krak des Chevaliers type and location
Spur castle in southern Syria
3 phases of castle purposes (chronological)
3 phases of castle purposes (chronological)
Consolidation, Administration, Defence (from 1160s)
Three groups controlling castles
Three groups controlling castles
Templars, Hospitallers, Government/local lords