Saladin
by John Man
"The Life, the Legend and the Islamic Empire"
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Saladin by John Man
Details
War:
Crusades
Perspective:
Commanders
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Middle East
Page Count:
386
Published Date:
2016
ISBN13:
9780552170840
Summary
John Man's biography examines Saladin, the 12th-century Muslim sultan who united Islamic territories and recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187. The book explores both the historical figure and the enduring legend that has made Saladin a symbol of chivalry and religious tolerance in both Islamic and Western traditions. Man traces Saladin's rise from Kurdish origins to become founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, analyzing his military campaigns, diplomatic skills, and the complex political landscape of the medieval Middle East during the Crusades era.
