Saladin: The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire

by John Man

Book Overview

In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).

Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent hero. A ruthless defender of his faith and brilliant leader, he also possessed qualities...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306824876
• ISBN13: 9780306824876
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"