Klaus Schwanitz

Kings' Crusade Klaus Schwanitz

This inspiring narrative takes place in the medieval times between A. D. 1189 and 1192. Join young Cuthbert de Lance as he accompanies the Kings Crusade. This is the third crusade, taken over by the three Kings leadership. Not very well organized because of the three King's diverse agendas, this bloody war for the liberation of the Holy Sepulcher ends short of its ultimate goal, the re-conquest of Jerusalem. After many battles, losses, and sufferings it comes to a stalemate with Saladin, leader of the extremist Saracens, unifier of the Muslims. The story doesn't end here, it tells of King Richard, also known as the Lion Heart. Richard falls into the hands of Austrian Duke Leopold, who feels betrayed by Richard and blames him for the murder of his relative Montferrat at Jerusalem. Locked away in the Castle Durnstein's prison King Richard waits until he is used as a bargaining chip by the emperor and transferred to another prison, this time in Germany. Only after paying an enormous ransom is he finally set free to travel home. Once home, Richard finds his kingdom in utter chaos, being governed by his treacherous brother John, making him wish he never left in the first place. His brother was trying to steal his Kingdom all along! Meanwhile Cuthbert, our young hero returns home as an honored knight with land and fortune. Can he help King Richard get his Kingdom back under control? What other exciting adventures await in this stories embrace? You will have to read this book to find out! This book was written by the author so this essential part of history would not be forgotten and so our heroes will always be honored and remembered.