Jack Hight
Eagle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848542990
- author:
- Jack Hight
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 4 cm
- Genre:
- Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Saladin, known to the Franks as Salah ad-Din, was a Kurd who rose from humble beginnings to become Sultan of Egypt and Syria. His legend is one of unity, recaptured Jerusalem, and the defeat of King Richard the Lionheart. However, there is another story behind Saladin's rise to power. In 1148, a young Saxon named John was captured by Crusaders in Damascus and sold into slavery. He was bought by Yusuf, a bookish boy who would later become the warrior known as 'the Eagle'. This unlikely friendship between an enemy and his captor sets the stage for a remarkable tale of war, politics, and cultural exchange. As Saladin's story unfolds, it becomes clear that this is not just a legend, but a complex and nuanced exploration of the Holy Land during a pivotal moment in history.
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