Phillips, Jonathan
The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099572749
- author:
- Phillips, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 12.9 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin by Jonathan Phillips is a comprehensive biography that explores the complex relationship between the Islamic and Christian worlds through the life of one of history's most revered military and religious heroes. Born into a significant Kurdish family in northern Iraq, Saladin's life was marked by challenges and contradictions, yet he was blessed with marvellous good fortune at times. This book delves into Saladin's rise to power in Egypt, his fight under the banner of jihad, and his efforts to build a vast dynastic empire that stretched from North Africa to Western Iraq. Phillips draws on a rich blend of Arabic and European sources to create a vivid account of Saladin's life, revealing the personal qualities that have made him an enduring figure of faith, generosity, mercy, and justice. The book also examines the aftermath of Saladin's actions, tracing the impact on culture and politics all the way to the present day.
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