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This faithful English-language translation includes an introduction that places Saladinin his geographic, political, and cultural context.
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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, Mohring 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.
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This book provides a lively introduction to Saladin, a medieval sultan whose deeds and legend still loom large today. Utilizing both Muslim and Christian sources, Mohring describes a Saladin who was both a man of his times and a leader of remarkable qualities. Students will find both the man and the legend well worth studying. -- Thomas F. Madden, author of Enrico Dandolo and the Rise of Venice
Author Biography
Hannes Mohring is a historian of the Middle Ages and Orientalist scholar at the University of Bayreuth. David S. Bachrach is an assistant professor of medieval history at the University of New Hampshire. Paul M. Cobb is an associate professor of Arabic and Islamic history at the University of Pennsylvania.
Table of Contents
PrefaceIntroduction: The World of SaladinChapter 1. The Establishment of the Crusader StatesChapter 2. Crusade and JihadChapter 3. Saladin's RiseChapter 4. Nur al-Din's InheritanceChapter 5. Saladin's Triumph over the FranksChapter 6. The Third CrusadeChapter 7. Saladin and PosterityChronologySuggested ReadingIndex of Names
Review
Saladin is a must read for those learning of Middle Eastern tradition. -- James A. Cox Midwest Book Review The book, capably translated by David S. Bachrach, is a brief but highly readable and informative work... the book is well suited for the general public and for classroom use. -- Timothy May H-War, H-Net Reviews This 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 World History Connected Anyone who reads this book will understand why Saladin continues to capture the imagination and interest of people in the 21st century. -- Charles Baker Saudi Aramco World
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This book provides a lively introduction to Saladin, a medieval sultan whose deeds and legend still loom large today. Utilizing both Muslim and Christian sources, Mohring describes a Saladin who was both a man of his times and a leader of remarkable qualities. Students will find both the man and the legend well worth studying. -- Thomas F. Madden, author of Enrico Dandolo and the Rise of Venice
Long Description
Known to the west as ''the noble heathen,'' the great Muslim emperor Saladin led Arab 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.Tracing the Sultan's life from the rise of the Crusader States through his triumph over the Franks to the Third Crusade, Mohring elucidates the emperor's accomplishments in uniting the Arab lands 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 Saladin in his geographic, political, and cultural context.
Review Text
""Anyone who reads this book will understand why Saladin continues to capture the imagination and interest of people in the 21st century.""
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"This 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, World History Connected
Details ISBN0801889928 Short Title SALADIN Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Language English ISBN-10 0801889928 ISBN-13 9780801889929 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Audience Age 13 DOI 10.1604/9780801889929 NZ Release Date 2008-12-08 US Release Date 2008-12-08 UK Release Date 2008-12-08 Author Paul Cobb Pages 144 Translator David S. Bachrach Publication Date 2008-12-08 Subtitle The Sultan and His Times, 1138–1193 Alternative 9780801889912 DEWEY 956.014 Illustrations 2 Maps Audience General AU Release Date 2008-10-14 We've got this
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