During the 12th and 13th centuries the Muslim world faced two of the most formidable challenges: a crusader onslaught from the west and a devastating Mongol assault from the east. The Muslim world was divided with local princes fighting each other, and alongside sectarian lines, with the Fatimids openly allying themselves with the Crusaders. It is in this context that came forth four of the most formidable figures of Islamic history: Imad Eddin Zangi and his son, Nur Eddin; Salah Eddin and Baybars. Their lives and deeds are examined in this volume.
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