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Crusaders Chess Set
A fine hand-painted chess set recreating the major players in the Great Crusades of the Middle Ages.
King: King of crusade chess set measures 4.5". This magnificent Crusade Chess
Set symbolize the struggles for domination between Christians and
Muslims. The pieces represent the Christian side led by King Richard I
of England known as Richard the Lion-heart, in combat with the Muslim
armies led by Sultan Saladin Aubi.
This set focuses particularly
on the Third Crusade led by Richard, who in 1189 joined King Philip II
of France in an effort to capture the holy city of Jerusalem. The
most notable military encounter of the struggle was the siege of Acre
(1189-1191). The besieged garrison, assisted from outside by Saladin,
heroically held out for two years against a combined land and sea
force. After Acre fell, Richard made further gains but was stubbornly
resisted by Saladin. The conflict ended in stalemate: The two leaders
agreeing to armistice in 1192.
King Height: 4-1/2"
Base: 1-3/4".
Recommened Board Square: 2.25"
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