Title: Saladin, empire, and holy war
Description: 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 the devotion to the ideal of the unity of Islam.
Subjects: Soldiers, Crusades, Biography
Places: Islamic Empire
People: Saladin Sultan of Egypt and Syria (1137-1193)