Saladin: The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire
Autor John Manen Limba Engleză Hardback – 4 apr 2016
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 that won admiration from his Christian foes.
But Saladin is far more than a historical hero. Builder, literary patron, and theologian, he is a man for all times, and a symbol of hope for an Arab world once again divided. Centuries after his death, in cities from Damascus to Cairo and beyond, to the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf, Saladin continues to be an immensely potent symbol of religious and military resistance to the West. He is central to Arab memories, sensibilities, and the ideal of a unified Islamic state.
John Man charts Saladin's rise to power, his struggle to unify the warring factions of his faith, and his battles to retake Jerusalem and expel Christian influence from Arab lands.Saladinexplores the life and enduring legacy of this champion of Islam while examining his significance for the world today.
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 that won admiration from his Christian foes.
But Saladin is far more than a historical hero. Builder, literary patron, and theologian, he is a man for all times, and a symbol of hope for an Arab world once again divided. Centuries after his death, in cities from Damascus to Cairo and beyond, to the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf, Saladin continues to be an immensely potent symbol of religious and military resistance to the West. He is central to Arab memories, sensibilities, and the ideal of a unified Islamic state.
John Man charts Saladin's rise to power, his struggle to unify the warring factions of his faith, and his battles to retake Jerusalem and expel Christian influence from Arab lands.Saladinexplores the life and enduring legacy of this champion of Islam while examining his significance for the world today.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780306824876
ISBN-10: 0306824876
Pagini: 312
Ilustrații: 8 pages black-&-white photos
Dimensiuni: 162 x 235 x 29 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Da Capo Press
ISBN-10: 0306824876
Pagini: 312
Ilustrații: 8 pages black-&-white photos
Dimensiuni: 162 x 235 x 29 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Hachette Book Group
Colecția Da Capo Press
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Notă biografică
John
Manis
a
historian
and
travel
writer
with
a
special
interest
in
Asia.
His
many
acclaimed
books
include
bestselling
biographies
of
Genghis
Khan
and
Attila
the
Hun,
as
well
asThe
Great
WallandThe
Terracotta
Army.
He
lives
in
the
United
Kingdom.
Recenzii
"One
could
not
wish
for
a
better
storyteller
than
John
Man."--Simon
Sebag
Montefiore,
author
ofJerusalem
"A tale about the life of a man and the passions that drove him"--Roanoke Times
"A worthy biography of an important Muslim hero"--Foreword Reviews
"Superb and eminently readable"--Chicago Tribune's Printers Row
"[A] masterful biography...The book tells a clear, vivid story of seemingly endless conflict, showing the strengths and weaknesses of both Christians and Muslims. The characters are fascinating...Man's style and pacing are just right for the general reader. This account provides valuable perspective for the twenty-first century tensions between Islam and the West."—Internet Review of Books, 9/29/16
"An excellent overview on this complex man and his time."
—Military Periscope
"The author of this book is an entertaining storyteller with an ear for a good turn of phrase."—The Historian
"Man presents a complete biographical account of Saladin's life, while also building his narrative around the Crusades...Saladincan also be characterized as a contribution to the popular history of the Crusades...This volume...succeeds in presenting a vivid picture of medieval life in the Middle East that will appeal to a popular audience."—H-Net
"A tale about the life of a man and the passions that drove him"--Roanoke Times
"A worthy biography of an important Muslim hero"--Foreword Reviews
"Superb and eminently readable"--Chicago Tribune's Printers Row
"[A] masterful biography...The book tells a clear, vivid story of seemingly endless conflict, showing the strengths and weaknesses of both Christians and Muslims. The characters are fascinating...Man's style and pacing are just right for the general reader. This account provides valuable perspective for the twenty-first century tensions between Islam and the West."—Internet Review of Books, 9/29/16
"An excellent overview on this complex man and his time."
—Military Periscope
"A
very
interesting
and
informative
biography
that
provides
insights
relevant
to
issues
surrounding
the
Middle
East
today."
—Toy
Soldier
&
Model
Figure"The author of this book is an entertaining storyteller with an ear for a good turn of phrase."—The Historian
"Man presents a complete biographical account of Saladin's life, while also building his narrative around the Crusades...Saladincan also be characterized as a contribution to the popular history of the Crusades...This volume...succeeds in presenting a vivid picture of medieval life in the Middle East that will appeal to a popular audience."—H-Net
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Charting his rise to power, his struggle to unify the warring factions of his faith, and his battles to retake Jerusalem and expel Christian influence from Arab lands, Saladin explores the life and the enduring legacy of this champion of Islam, and examines his significance for the world today.
Charting his rise to power, his struggle to unify the warring factions of his faith, and his battles to retake Jerusalem and expel Christian influence from Arab lands, Saladin explores the life and the enduring legacy of this champion of Islam, and examines his significance for the world today.