The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin
The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin

Author: Jonathan Phillips

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 519

ISBN-13: 0300247060

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An engaging biography that offers a new perspective on one of the most influential figures of the Crusades In 1187, Saladin marched triumphantly into Jerusalem, ending decades of struggle against the Christians and reclaiming the holy city for Islam. Four years later he fought off the armies of the Third Crusade, which were commanded by Europe's leading monarchs. A fierce warrior and savvy diplomat, Saladin's unparalleled courtesy, justice, generosity, and mercy were revered by both his fellow Muslims and his Christian rivals such as Richard the Lionheart. Combining thorough research with vivid storytelling, Jonathan Phillips offers a fresh and captivating look at the triumphs, failures, and contradictions of one of the Crusades' most unique figures. Bringing the vibrant world of the twelfth century to life, this book also explores Saladin's complicated legacy, examining the ways Saladin has been invoked in the modern age by Arab and Muslim leaders ranging from Nasser in Egypt, Asad in Syria, and Saddam Hussein in Iraq to Osama bin Laden, as well as his huge appeal across popular culture in books, drama, and music.

What accounts for Saladin’s success at the battle of Hattin (1187)?
What accounts for Saladin’s success at the battle of Hattin (1187)?

Author: James Pinnock

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2018-02-28

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 3668649499

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Essay from the year 2010 in the subject World History - Antiquity, grade: 82.0%, Durham University, language: English, abstract: This essay focuses on how Saladin's religious and political reforms in Egypt and Mesopatamian lands ensured his success in 1187. My supervisor commented that this was a fresh take on his career and achievements which searches for longer term factors, instead of simply examining the events leading up to the battle itself.

Hattin 1187
Hattin 1187

Author: Didier Davin

Publisher: Histoire & Collections

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782352501213

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The Battle of Hattin, Saladin's greatest victory, and the conquest of Jerusalem that followed, represents the end of the first period of Frankish occupation of the Holy Land. This work details the causes, circumstances, and consequences of the most terrible defeat encountered during the Crusades.

Saladin in Egypt
Saladin in Egypt

Author: Ya'acov Lev

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2021-09-20

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9004476806

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The rise of Saladin to power in Egypt is a chapter of both Mediterranean and Islamic history. In the period covered by this study, the second half of the twelfth century, profound changes took place in the Eastern Mediterranean affecting the history of the region. The book is divided into two parts. The first deals with the rise of Saladin to power in Egypt (1169-1174) and offers a new interpretation for the demise of the Fatimid state. The second part deals with topics such as the formation of Saladin's army in Egypt, the creation of the navy and the role of the navy in the battle for Acre. The author also addresses topics such as the religious policies of Saladin in Egypt and his attitudes toward the non-Muslim communities.

Siege of Acre, 1189-1191
Siege of Acre, 1189-1191

Author: John D. Hosler

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2018-06-26

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0300235356

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The first comprehensive history of the most decisive military campaign of the Third Crusade and one of the longest wartime sieges of the Middle Ages The two-year-long siege of Acre (1189–1191) was the most significant military engagement of the Third Crusade, attracting armies from across Europe, Syria, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Maghreb. Drawing on a balanced selection of Christian and Muslim sources, historian John D. Hosler has written the first book-length account of this hard-won victory for the Crusaders, when England’s Richard the Lionheart and King Philip Augustus of France joined forces to defeat the Egyptian Sultan Saladin. Hosler’s lively and engrossing narrative integrates military, political, and religious themes and developments, offers new perspectives on the generals, and provides a full analysis of the tactical, strategic, organizational, and technological aspects on both sides of the conflict. It is the epic story of a monumental confrontation that was the centerpiece of a Holy War in which many thousands fought and died in the name of Christ or Allah.

Elite Participation in the Third Crusade
Elite Participation in the Third Crusade

Author: Stephen Bennett

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1783275782

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The motivations behind those who went on the Third Crusade examined through close investigation of their social networks.

Saladin and the Fall of Jerusalem
Saladin and the Fall of Jerusalem

Author: Stanley Lane-Poole

Publisher:

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781848328747

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Saladin is a legendary figure in the history of the Middle East. His rise to prominence in the tumultuous arena of twelfth-century Middle Eastern politics was rapid and he quickly established himself as an intrepid statesman as well as a formidable military commander of great skill, but equally a man of honor. This detailed biography of Saladin, and history of his life and times, was written by the eminent historian Stanley Lane-Poole, who was able to access the rich and colorful chronicles of Arab historians, which provide us with a brilliant insight into the life and deeds of this warrior-monarch.Based on a lifetime of study, Saladin and the Fall of Jersusalem examines Saladin s youth, his military development, his conquest of Egypt and Syria, the Holy War against the crusaders and, crucially, his duel with Richard the Lionheart, including the struggle over Acre and, of course, the fall of Jerusalem. Stanley Lane-Poole has rendered valuable service in his different works by presenting various phases of Oriental history and life in such a way as to interest even those to whom such subjects are ordinarily a sealed book .The American Historical Review"