Saladin: The Sultan and His Times, 1138-1193
Known in the West as a "noble heathen," the great Muslim sultan Saladin led Muslim forces in the reconquest of the Crusader kingdoms and captured Jerusalem in 1187. This concise history traces Saladin’s role in the contest between Islam and Christianity during the twelfth century.\ Following the Sultan's life from the rise of the Crusader states through his triumph over the Franks to the Third Crusade, Möhring elucidates the sultan's accomplishments in uniting much of the Middle East, his...
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Known in the West as a "noble heathen," the great Muslim sultan Saladin led Muslim forces in the reconquest of the Crusader kingdoms and captured Jerusalem in 1187. This concise history traces Saladin's role in the contest between Islam and Christianity during the twelfth century. Following the Sultan's life from the rise of the Crusader states through his triumph over the Franks to the Third Crusade, Möhring elucidates the sultan's accomplishments in uniting much of the Middle East, his enlightened relationship with European opponents, and the unique legacy of his rule in the Middle East and beyond. This faithful English-language translation also includes an introduction that places Saladinin his geographic, political, and cultural context.
PrefaceIntroduction: The World of Saladin Paul M. Cobb Cobb, Paul M.1 The Establishement of the Crusader States 12 Crusade and Jihad 133 Saladin's Rise 234 Nur al-Din's Inheritance 425 Saladin's Triumph over the Franks 586 The Third Crusade 747 Saladin and Posterity 91Chronology 105Suggested Readings 107Index of Names 111
\ Saudi Aramco WorldAnyone who reads this book will understand why Saladin continues to capture the imagination and interest of people in the 21st century.\ — Charles Baker\ \ \ \ \ \ World History ConnectedThis short book... is easy to read and comprehend. It is well suited for the general audience... Its strength lies in that it not only covers events on the battlefield, but it also covers diplomatic efforts as part of its narrative on Saladin's life.\ — Muhammed Hassanali\ \ \ \ Midwest Book ReviewSaladin is a must read for those learning of Middle Eastern tradition.\ — James A. Cox\ \ \ \ \ \ Saudi Aramco WorldAnyone who reads this book will understand why Saladin continues to capture the imagination and interest of people in the 21st century.\ — Charles Baker\ \ \
