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The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187 (A-level only)

the revival of Islam and the later Crusades, 1149–1204 (A-: The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187 (A-level only)

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AqaA LevelHistory1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204

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The context of Islamic power in the Near East from 1149; the rise of Nureddin in Syria and Egypt and the growth of jihad.
Outremer from 1149: political developments, military strengths and weaknesses.
Relations between Outremer and wider Christendom, the Latin West and the Byzantine Empire.
Internal divisions within Outremer, including the reign of Baldwin IV and his successors.
The rise of Saladin: religion, politics and military expansion; victory at Hattin.
The crisis of Outremer: the consequences of Saladin’s capture of Jerusalem.

JihadCrusader StatesOutremerAyyubid dynastySaladinRegencyBattle of HattinCrusader states

Use specific examples: When answering questions about the Crusades, always include specific battles or events to support your arguments.
Use specific examples: When answering questions about military strengths and weaknesses, always back your points with specific examples from the period.

Confusing Nureddin and Saladin: Remember that Nureddin was a precursor to Saladin, laying the groundwork for the latter's successes against the Crusaders.
Confusing key events: Focus on the outcomes and implications of each battle to understand their historical context better.

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