Jean-Marc Hofman & Emmanuel Pénicaut (dir.), Le Crac des Chevaliers. Chroniques d’un rêve de pierre

A new book, 'Le Crac des Chevaliers. Chroniques d’un rêve de pierre,' edited by Jean-Marc Hofman and Emmanuel Pénicaut, sheds light on the historic significance of the Crac des Chevaliers in Syria, a symbol of modern Syrian architecture. The publication draws from the archives of Paul Deschamps, housed at the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine in Paris, to revisit this monumental fortress that had previously been the subject of a seminal work by P. Deschamps. Through meticulous archival research and historical analysis, the book offers an in-depth exploration of the Crac des Chevaliers' architectural grandeur, its strategic importance during the Crusades, and its enduring legacy as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Huot, J.-L. (2019). Jean-Marc Hofman & Emmanuel Pénicaut (dir.), Le Crac des Chevaliers. Chroniques d’un rêve de pierre. Syria. https://doi.org/10.4000/syria.8065