The
Third Crusade was issued by Gregory VIII in 1187, after Jerusalem had been
recaptured by the armies of Islam under Saladin.
Philip and Richard with their armies, departing only in July, 1190,
crossed the sea and, after stops at Sicily and Cyprus, landed at Acre—Philip
in April and Richard in June—where they joined the siege, and the city
surrendered in July, 1191. Philip departed for France in August, leaving
Richard in control. The terms of the surrender of Acre included a prisoner
exchange and the return, by Saladin, of the True Cross, which he had captured
with Jerusalem in 1187.
And what was being fought for? The Holy Land!
So now you and a formidable foe are locked in combat and the future
of Jerusalem ia at stake. The board is the Battle Ground.
Who will win? You are writing the history.....
This walnut finish chess board is included. It has a single pull
out wood drawer to store your chess pieces in. The chess board measures
15 inches.
The King's Height is 2 7/8"
Each piece is solid cast pewter, then each is individually
hand painted. |
 
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