The Crusades Jerusalem: Dark and Satanic Outremer, the crusader kingdom, and its capital Jerusalem entered a golden age during the 1130s. Simon Sebag Montefiore portrays its extraordinary cast of kings, queens, conquerors and criminals. Simon Montefiore | Published in History Today Volume 61 Issue 1 January 2011 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. MedievalCrusadesMiddle EastIsraelCulturalMilitaryPoliticalReligion Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree