This thoroughly researched and richly detailed study of supplying the First Crusade makes two important contributions. It demonstrates firstly that the crusaders were capable, thoughtful, effective, judicious, and-if necessary-ruthless in supplying themselves. Secondly, the First Crusade's logistical success reveals more skillful leadership than previous scholarship has usually portrayed.
-- Alex Roland, Duke UniversityGregory D. Bell is assistant professor in the Department of History and director of the Medieval Studies Program at Winthrop University.
Part I: Establishing Supply Practices: European Preparations and the Siege of Nicaea
Chapter 1: Logistical Preparations and Implementation in Europe
Chapter 2: Controlled Violence
Chapter 3: Pilgrims at Nicaea
Part II: The Road to Anioch: Crossing Anatolia and the Siege of Antioch
Chapter 4: Into Anatolia
Chapter 5: Approaching Antioch: Vying for Control on Land and at Sea
Chapter 6: Feeding the Army at Antioch
Chapter 7: The Siege of Antioch: Success through Logistics
Part III: Picking Up the Pieces: Re-establishing Logistical Practices and the Siege of Jerusalem
Chapter 8: A Pilgrim's Progress: Besieged at Antioch
Chapter 9: Continued Delays and Strife after Antioch
Chapter 10: Success at Jerusalem: Food, Water, and Siege Engines