Promotional Information

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

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction: The World of Saladin
Chapter 1. The Establishment of the Crusader States
Chapter 2. Crusade and Jihad
Chapter 3. Saladin's Rise
Chapter 4. Nur al-Din's Inheritance
Chapter 5. Saladin's Triumph over the Franks
Chapter 6. The Third Crusade
Chapter 7. Saladin and Posterity
Chronology
Suggested Reading
Index of Names

About the Author

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.

Reviews

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