Scandinavian Baltic Crusades 1100–1500

David Lindholm MA, was born in 1970. He was educated at the University of Lund in Sweden where he studied medieval archaeology, history and ethnology. He is also a specialist of medieval weaponry and warfare.Dr David Nicolle was born in 1944 and worked in the BBC Arabic service for a number of years, before gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a doctorate from Edinburgh University. He has written many books and articles on medieval and Islamic warfare. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 100 Osprey titles in the past three decades.

• IntroductionThe major participantsEarly crusades, 11th–14th centuriesOrganization of the crusaders and of their enemiesLater crusades 14th–15th centuriesChanges in weaponry, tactics and organizationFrom campaigning to permanent settlementConclusion