Books and kit for Crusader castle explorers
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: a library card and a good pair of shoes do most of the work.
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Books
- Books on Crusader castles (affiliate link)Look for books that cite their sources.
- Crusades books for children (affiliate link)For young readers aged about 7 to 11.
- Books on the Templars and Hospitallers (affiliate link)For the bigger story of the military orders.
Days out
- Compact binoculars (affiliate link)Handy for spotting arrow loops and gun holes from the ground.
- A5 sketchbooks (affiliate link)For drawing towers, gates and crosses.
Modelling
- Castle model kits (affiliate link)Kits vary a lot; check what the box shows.