Saladin And The Fall Of The Kingdom Of Jerusalem
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Book: Fair
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A landmark work of historical biography and medieval scholarship, Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem chronicles the life and campaigns of Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, the legendary Muslim sultan who united the fractured Islamic world and dealt a decisive blow to the Crusader states in the Holy Land. Stanley Lane-Poole presents Saladin not merely as a military conqueror but as a figure of remarkable chivalry, justice, and statesmanship, drawing on Arabic and Western sources to construct a vivid and authoritative portrait. The narrative builds to the pivotal Battle of Hattin in 1187 and the subsequent recapture of Jerusalem, illustrating how Saladin's strategic brilliance and political acumen dismantled a Christian kingdom that had stood for nearly a century. Written with scholarly rigor yet an accessible, almost novelistic sweep, the work argues compellingly that Saladin's legacy transcends the battlefield, embodying an ideal of enlightened leadership that confounded even his most ardent enemies. This enduring classic remains an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the Crusades from a perspective that honors the full complexity of both sides.
Author: Stanley Lane-Poole
Format: Hardback
Published: 1906, G. P. Putnam's Sons
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of historical biography and medieval scholarship, Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem chronicles the life and campaigns of Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, the legendary Muslim sultan who united the fractured Islamic world and dealt a decisive blow to the Crusader states in the Holy Land. Stanley Lane-Poole presents Saladin not merely as a military conqueror but as a figure of remarkable chivalry, justice, and statesmanship, drawing on Arabic and Western sources to construct a vivid and authoritative portrait. The narrative builds to the pivotal Battle of Hattin in 1187 and the subsequent recapture of Jerusalem, illustrating how Saladin's strategic brilliance and political acumen dismantled a Christian kingdom that had stood for nearly a century. Written with scholarly rigor yet an accessible, almost novelistic sweep, the work argues compellingly that Saladin's legacy transcends the battlefield, embodying an ideal of enlightened leadership that confounded even his most ardent enemies. This enduring classic remains an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the Crusades from a perspective that honors the full complexity of both sides.