Chapter XXI: Reign of Richard I.: the Third Crusade
Richard's Show of Penitence--His Coronation--Massacre of the
Jews--Results of the Second Crusade--Richard raises Money
for the Third Crusade--The Regency--Departure for the Holy
Land--The Sicilian Succession--The Quarrel concerning Joan's
Dower--Richard's Prodigality--His Interview with the Monk,
Joachim--Treachery of Philip, and Richard's Repudiation of
Alice--Richard's Betrothal to Berengaria--Adventures on the
Coast of Cyprus, and the Conquest of the Island--The Siege of
Acre and its Fall--Dissension between Richard and Philip, and
Return of the Latter to France--Massacre of Prisoners on Both
Sides--The Battle of Azotus--Occupation of Jaffa--The Advance
towards Jerusalem--Quarrels among the Crusaders, and Negotiations
with Saladin--Chivalry of Saladin--Death of Conrad, and Charges
brought against Richard--Last Advance upon Jerusalem--Battle of
Jaffa--Truce with Saladin 217
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Cassell's History of England, Vol. 1 (of 8)Chapter XXI: Reign of Richard I.: the Third Crusade
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