The story begins in 1211, following the devastating fall of the fortress of Salvatierra. This loss acts as a catalyst, pushing Christian kings—led by Alfonso VIII of Castile—to unite under a Crusade declared by Pope Innocent III to face the massive Almohad army of Caliph al-Nasir.

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Barber is noted for a style that "wraps you in the battle," moving from the initial gathering of the Crusade to the definitive, bloody clash at Las Navas.

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