Saladin: Hero of Islam By Geoffrey Hindley

ISBN: 9781848842038

Author: Geoffrey Hindley

Book Binding: Softcover

Pages:224

Size: 6.1 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches

Publication year: 2010

Language: English

Description

About This Book:

Geoffrey Hindley wrote the book Saladin: Hero of Islam. The life and accomplishments of Saladin, a well-known character in Islamic history, are the main subjects of this book. The leadership of Saladin during the Crusades, his attempts to bring together disparate Muslim factions, and his standing as a valiant and revered king are all topics covered in the book. Saladin's relationships with famous historical personalities like Richard the Lionheart and the influence of his accomplishments on the Islamic world may also be covered.The extraordinary character and career of Saladin are the keys to understanding the Battle of Hattin, the fall of Jerusalem and the failure of the Third Crusade. He united warring Muslim lands, reconquered the bulk of Crusader states and faced the Richard the Lion Heart, king of England, in one of the most famous confrontations in medieval warfare. Geoffrey Hindley's sympathetic and highly readable study of the life and times of this remarkable, many-sided man, who dominated the Middle East in his day, gives a fascinating insight into his achievements and into the Muslim world of his contemporaries.

About The Author:

British author Geoffrey Hindley is well recognized for his substantial writings on a variety of historical subjects, especially mediaeval history. He is the author of a large number of books that examine various facets of the Middle Ages and other historical eras. Hindley's writing frequently demonstrates both his subject-matter expertise and his capacity to tell historical narratives in an interesting and approachable way. His publications include a wide range of subjects, such as kings and queens, noteworthy people, religious movements, and medieval combat.