Conquest of Cyprus by Richard I (1191)–Two Accounts
The following are two accounts of the invasion of Cyprus by Richard I in 1191. The Seljuk Turk under Saladin had recaptured Jerusalem in 1187 and Cyprus’ geographical position placed her on the route of the Crusaders from Western Europe … Continue reading
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Tagged 12C, Byzantium, Crusades, Cyprus, Fleets, Naval Warfare, Richard I, Turcopoles
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