Saladin

Saladin was one of the most prominent figures in the crusading years especially from 1173-1193. He had a huge influence over the history of the Middle East, from his rise to power under Nur-ed Din to becoming one of the most influential figures in crusading history. In 1187 when his victory at the Battle of Hattin showed how far he had unified the Islamic response to the crusaders and this is why when he captured Jerusalem the Franks’ efforts during the Third Crusade were futile due to Saladin’s

THE LIONHEART vs. SALADIN THE THIRD CRUSADE TIM PARRY, JR. Chapman University 26 November 2003 HIST 306 DR. W. F. LEE Bibliography Reston, James. Warriors of God: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade. New York: Doubleday, 2001. Ballou, Robert O. The Portable World Bible. New York: Penguin Books, 1944. Tierney, Brian. Western Europe in the Middle Ages: 300-1475, Sixth Edition. New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1999. INTRODUCTION OF SALADIN And fight for

Why is Saladin and Richard the Lionheart Still remembered after thousands of years? Saladin and Richard the Lionheart have fought in many ferocious and important battles. Winning those battles needed quick thinking and cunning battle strategies. Both leaders were well respected by their men, the trust they had in them led to many great victories. But why are they still remembered? Many have asked the same question but it's down to one clear factor. When every muslim leader was reluctant to reconquer

Saladin was the sultan of Syria and Egypt, conqueror of Jerusalem in 1189, and partial instigator of the Third Crusade. He united the Seljuk Turks and Fatimids of Egypt to accomplish the conquest of Jerusalem. He later battled Crusaders looking to take Jerusalem back from him, which resulted in the signing of a truce instead the turning over of power. Saladin began as sultan in Syria and Egypt. He unified the Muslim military forces of the Seljuk Turks and Fatimids of Egypt, people he ruled and

Muslims of the Third Crusade: Saint or Saladin? The Third Crusade, occurring in the 12th century, was the epic battle between the forces of Europe and the rising Muslims in pursuit of the territory of Jerusalem. Saladin, the leader of the Muslims and the sultan in Egypt and Syria said “I warn you against shedding blood, indulging in it and making a habit of it, for blood never sleeps,” (Saladin). Saladin, leading the defense against the Christians, used this mindset while he triumphed in defending

Saladin and Richard The Lionheart. Why is Saladin and Richard the Lionheart Still remembered after thousands of years? Saladin and Richard the Lionheart have fought in many ferocious and important battles. Winning those battles needed quick thinking and cunning battle strategies. Both leaders were well respected by their men, the trust they had in them led to many great victories. But why are they still remembered? Many have asked the same question, but it's down to one clear factor. When every

This Investigation attempts to examine the effectiveness of Saladin as a leader. This question is important because Saladin was the only leader to effectively defeat the Christians and capture Jerusalem during the time of the crusades. The topics that will be addressed are the Battle of Hattin in 1187 and the Ayyubid Dynasty. During the battle of Hattin, Saladin captured the king of Jerusalem and killed him after defeating the crusader army. This investigation will focus on the time period of 1137

The Capture of Jerusalem by Saladin A Crusade is military excursions made by Western European Christians during the late eleventh century through the late thirteenth century. Crusades offered peasants an escape from the brutal Feudal System, because peasants who took up the cross were freed from feudal obligations. Pope Urban II sought to unite the European Christians, to increase personal power, to counter the rising power of Seljuk Turks, and to provide pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Peter the Hermit

The Crusades were a series of military campaigns sanctioned by various Popes during the MiddleAges. The first Crusade began in 1095, the second Crusade began in 1147, and the third c Crusade began in 1189. The Crusades were religious idealistic wars against the Muslims in the Near East. The first Crusade started in 1095, when Jerusalem fell under the control of the Muslims. The Byzantine Emperor Alexios I felt endangered by the Muslim invaders and pleaded for military support. At the Council of Clermont

Saladin easily recaptured Jerusalem from the Christian armies. Another call went out across Europe for another Crusade. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa of Germany, King Phillip II of France, and King Richard I of England stepped forward. After much fighting, Richard the Lionheart and Saladin have created a peace treaty. According to this treaty, The Muslim Empire may keep control of Jerusalem but