The Decline of the Crusaders Episode 7 "The Rise of Saladin"

Byzantium And The Crusades - Podcast tekijän mukaan Nick Holmes

In this episode, we'll hear how Saladin saw a golden opportunity to create an Islamic empire that could challenge the Crusaders when his rival Nur ad-Din, the Zengid ruler, and the capable Crusader King of Jerusalem, Amalric, both died unexpectedly. However, the new young King of Jerusalem, Baldwin IV, although himself a leper, would prove to be a brave and courageous leader.

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