Gregory D. Bell is assistant professor in the Department of History and director of the Medieval Studies Program at Winthrop University.
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 University