Saladin In His Time
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A compelling work of historical biography, Saladin in His Time presents a vivid portrait of one of the medieval world's most celebrated and formidable leaders, the Kurdish Muslim sultan who united the Islamic world and recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187. P. H. Newby chronicles Saladin's remarkable rise from a military commander under Nur ad-Din to the undisputed ruler of Egypt and Syria, mapping the political, religious, and cultural currents that shaped his campaigns. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible prose, the work situates Saladin firmly within his era, illustrating the complex interplay between Islamic civilization and the Crusader states of the Levant. Newby argues persuasively that Saladin's legacy rests not only on his battlefield triumphs but equally on his renowned chivalry, administrative genius, and the magnanimity he showed toward his enemies — qualities that earned him admiration even among his Christian adversaries.
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A compelling work of historical biography, Saladin in His Time presents a vivid portrait of one of the medieval world's most celebrated and formidable leaders, the Kurdish Muslim sultan who united the Islamic world and recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187. P. H. Newby chronicles Saladin's remarkable rise from a military commander under Nur ad-Din to the undisputed ruler of Egypt and Syria, mapping the political, religious, and cultural currents that shaped his campaigns. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible prose, the work situates Saladin firmly within his era, illustrating the complex interplay between Islamic civilization and the Crusader states of the Levant. Newby argues persuasively that Saladin's legacy rests not only on his battlefield triumphs but equally on his renowned chivalry, administrative genius, and the magnanimity he showed toward his enemies — qualities that earned him admiration even among his Christian adversaries.
