Saladin, the great twelfth century Middle East leader, not only created an empire, but also reduced the Crusader presence in the Holy Land. In a comprehensive manner and clear prose, Peter Gubser describes how Saladin rose to power, conquered lands, governed peoples, and raised armies. In addition, he clearly addresses Saladin’s imperial motives, a combination of ambition and devotion to the ideal of unity in Islam.
| ISBN: | 9781611436709 |
| Publication date: | 4th November 2010 |
| Author: | Peter Gubser |
| Publisher: | Gorgias Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 467 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: general Middle Eastern history |